Internal Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at State Prison in NJ

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:ORD-219743-MD-NJ Title:MD Dates Needed:October 1, 2026 - January 2, 2027 Shift Type:Day Shift Assignment Type:Outpatient Call Required:Yes Board Certification Required:Yes Job Duration:Locums About the Facility This facility operates as a state prison providing outpatient primary care services to an adult incarcerated population. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and a multidisciplinary support team, including NPs and nurses, to facilitate quality medical care delivery. Clinicians are expected to integrate internal medicine management into the structured framework of the correctional environment. About the Facility Location New Jersey offers a range of regional attractions suited to varied interests, including outdoor recreation, coastal activities, and year-round cultural and entertainment options. The state features diverse natural landscapes, waterfront destinations, and convenient access to regional transit connections. Visitors and residents alike benefit from a variety of dining, leisure, and recreational opportunities throughout the state. About the Clinician's Workday The Internal Medicine physician will provide outpatient primary care services to an adult patient population during day shift hours at a correctional facility. Clinical responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations and managing acute and chronic medical conditions, seeing 15-20 patients per day. Call coverage is required; the clinician will serve on 2nd call on a week-long rotation from Sunday night to Sunday day, covering all facility locations once every 2 months. The clinician will work collaboratively with NPs and nursing staff to support the care needs of the patient population. Prescriptive authority is required for this assignment. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:15-20 PPD Support Staff:NPs and Nurses Patient Population:Adults Call Ratio/Schedule:on 2nd call, week long, Sunday night to Sunday day. On call for all locations. On call once every 2 months Location Type:On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes Government:No #J-18808-Ljbffr LocumTenens.com