Adelphi is seeking a primary care physician to provide services at a correctional facility in North Carolina.
The physician will work on-site within a secure clinical setting and collaborate closely with correctional staff, nurses, and behavioral health teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Quick Job Facts:
ID:
BD-878-29
Profession:
Physician
Speciality:
Correctional Medicine/General Practice
Location:
Greene County
Service Setting:
Inpatient
Coverage Type:
Clinical/On-site
Job Type:
Contract/Locum
Contract Length:
Ongoing
Start Date:
ASAP
Shift/Schedule:
40hrs per week
Requirements:
- MD/DO
- Active NC license
- BC/CE
- BLS certification
- ACLS certifiation
- DEA certification
- Copy of Post Graduate Training in
FM/EM/IM/GP
- Minimum of one year post-graduate clinical experience (correctional medicine preferred)
Responsibilities:
- Provide medically necessary primary care and chronic disease management to adult offenders housed at the facility.
- Perform physical assessments, routine sick calls, chronic care follow-ups, intake evaluations, and urgent care for acute conditions.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results in accordance with the facility's clinical protocols.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and ensure appropriate documentation within the HERO (EMR) system.
- Prescribe medications in compliance with the facility's approved formulary and medical guidelines.
- Coordinate care with nursing staff, behavioral health providers, and other clinical personnel within the facility.
- Ensure continuity of care through appropriate referrals and discharge planning, including communication with outside hospitals when necessary.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide first-line response during on-site incidents.
- Participate in quality assurance and peer review processes as required by the facilty.
- Comply with all institutional, departmental, and state/federal regulations and policies related to correctional healthcare delivery.