Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility 1 Hour from Columbus, Ohio
Job Reference: ORD-225820-MD-OHTitle: MD | Dates Needed: November – 3 months | Shift Type: Day Shift | Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic | Call Required: No | Board Certification Required: Negotiable | Job Duration: Locums
About the Role
This correctional facility delivers outpatient and clinic-based primary care services to an adult patient population within a secure clinical environment. The facility operates with established protocols suited to corrections-based healthcare delivery, supported by full correctional support staff and on-site nurse practitioners. Clinical workflows are structured to address the primary care needs of the patient population served.
The assignment is located approximately one hour from Columbus, a city offering a range of cultural, recreational, and entertainment options. Attractions include hands-on science exhibits and a planetarium at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), as well as the LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Easton Town Center. Shopping destinations span Easton, Polaris Fashion Place, and the boutiques of the Short North Arts District and German Village, while sports options include professional teams in MLS and NHL, Triple-A baseball, and The Ohio State Buckeyes' Division I programs.
Schedule
Clinicians work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with options for 3 × 12-hour or 4 × 10-hour shift configurations; Saturday availability is permitted but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient and clinic-based primary care services to an adult patient population at an on-site correctional facility.
- Evaluate and manage primary care conditions within a structured correctional environment.
- Expected caseload: 16–18 patients per day.
Requirements
- State medical license
- DEA registration
- ACLS certification
- CPR certification
- Prescriptive authority
- Board certification (negotiable)
Preferred: Correctional experience and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. Credentialing estimated at approximately 3 weeks.
Additional Details
- Case Load/PPD: 16-18 PPD
- Support Staff: Full correctional support staff, NPs on-site
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No