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

Type:
Locum Tenens (temporary/contract)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Medicine Physician to provide primary care services to adult inmates in a state‑of‑the‑art correctional facility in South Texas. The role requires working independently in a structured environment and delivering high‑quality primary care.

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including routine 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.

• 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.

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

Interested candidates are invited to send resumes to get or to schedule directly on our calendar. Telephone screening – Seasoned Recruitment.