Locum General Medicine Physician - South Texas Correctional Facility

Locum Tenens General Medicine Physician - South Texas Correctional Facility

Location: South Texas (Specific facility details will be provided upon application)

Schedule: Part-Time, 16 hours per week

Duration/Type: Locum Tenens (Temporary/Contract) Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Medicine Physician for a part-time locum tenens opportunity within a state-of-the-art correctional facility in South Texas. This role involves providing essential medical services to an adult inmate population. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in a structured environment and is committed to delivering quality primary care services. This position offers a flexible, 16-hour-per-week schedule.Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including routine medical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
• Conduct sick-call and medical evaluations for the inmate population.
• Manage a wide range of medical issues, including hypertension, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and minor injuries.
• Collaborate with facility medical staff (nurses, PAs, MAs) to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records in compliance with correctional healthcare standards.
• Respond to medical emergencies as needed within the scope of practice.
• Participate in the development and implementation of facility health care policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
• Experience: Previous experience in correctional healthcare, urgent care, emergency medicine, primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, or general medicine is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compliance: Must have a clean DEA and be able to pass a background check and Fast credentialing process required for working in a correctional setting.

Benefits (Locum Tenens)

• Competitive pay and Travel stipend offered.
• Flexible, part-time schedule (16 hours/week).
• Malpractice insurance coverage provided.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the unique and rewarding field of correctional medicine.

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send resumes to [email protected] or to schedule directly on my calendar. Telephone Screening - Seasoned Recruitment.