TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a locum tenens opportunity providing medical care within a correctional facility. This position offers an estimated 104 sessions annually, with each session lasting approximately eight hours. The physician will provide outpatient medical care to an adult incarcerated population, managing acute and chronic conditions within an on-site clinical setting.
Position Details
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Setting: Correctional Healthcare
Session Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Session Quantity: Estimated 104 sessions per year
Location: Correctional facility
Patient Population: Adult incarcerated population
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical evaluations and ongoing primary care for adult patients.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans.
Manage chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disorders.
Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and applicable regulations.
Perform physical examinations and routine health assessments.
Order and review diagnostic testing as appropriate and available.
Provide preventive care, patient education, and health counseling.
Coordinate specialty referrals and additional medical services when necessary.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.
Practice Environment
Services are provided within the correctional facility's designated medical clinic.
Care is limited to evaluations, treatments, and procedures appropriate for an outpatient office-based setting.
No operating room or surgical suite is available on-site.
No surgical procedures are performed at the facility.
Physicians must be comfortable practicing within the available clinical resources and coordinating outside referrals or higher levels of care when indicated.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Internal Medicine.
Current, unrestricted state medical license.
DEA registration, as applicable.
Relevant experience providing adult primary care or internal medicine services.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a correctional healthcare environment.
TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is a specialized healthcare recruiting firm connecting clinicians with high-quality locum and permanent opportunities nationwide. We prioritize strong communication, long-term relationships, and aligning providers with practice environments that support quality patient care.
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