Physician Family Practice-Without OB - Competitive Salary

Job Description

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Position Summary

The Correctional Medical Physician Per diem at Cumberland County DOC serves as the lead physician at a designated correctional facility, overseeing and managing medical program activities in alignment with CFG Health Systems’ goals, objectives, and industry standards. The physician ensures high-quality inmate patient care, collaborates with the Health Services Administrator, and acts as a liaison between correctional officials, public agencies, and the company. This role includes evaluating clinical programs, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Perdiem

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Position Requirements

Education & Licensure

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• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
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• Completion of a U.S.-based residency program.
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• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of the assigned facility.
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• Active and unrestricted prescriptive authority with DEA and Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) registrations.
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Experience

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• Minimum of two years of public health experience.
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• Previous correctional healthcare experience preferred.
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Skills & Competencies

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• Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and decision-making skills.
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• Assertive, empathetic, and objective approach to patient care.
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• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
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• Ability to command respect and confidence of both inmates and staff.
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• Active CPR certification.
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Functional Demands

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• Ability to pass all required health screenings and security clearances.
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• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
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• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for nursing staff and detainee/inmate care.
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Position Responsibilities

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• Perform and document routine and sick-call examinations according to NCCHC, ACA, PBNDS, NJ 10-A, and CFG Health Systems standards.
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• Supervise and manage the Medical Unit to ensure effective healthcare delivery.
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• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, laboratory tests, and ancillary services as needed.
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• Provide treatments, prescribe medications, and manage health conditions within state regulations and approved formulary guidelines.
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• Document all patient care accurately, thoroughly, and timely.
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• Promote a therapeutic, professional, and ethical environment for inmates.
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• Develop, implement, and supervise policies, procedures, and protocols for inmate healthcare.
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• Determine appropriate levels of care and required medical equipment.
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• Collaborate with correctional staff, healthcare providers, and administrative leadership to ensure continuity of care and compliance with standards.
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Organizational Expectations

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• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
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• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
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• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
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• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
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• Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
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• Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
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• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
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• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
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• Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
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• Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
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• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility
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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions.

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• May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.
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• Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
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• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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