Physician Primary Care

About the role

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Physician who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Primary Care Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility. This includes diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, managing preventive care, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough medical evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories for incarcerated individuals
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, prescribing appropriate medications, therapies, and interventions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as pharmaceuticals, laboratory work, radiological examinations, and screenings
• Provide vaccinations, perform health screenings, and promote preventive care measures within the correctional population
• Basic technical skills such as suturing, splinting and injections
• Monitor and manage chronic diseases prevalent among incarcerated individuals, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C
• Ensure proper medication management, including prescribing, adjusting dosages, and monitoring treatment effectiveness
• Educate patients on disease management strategies, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence
• Collaborate with specialty care providers for consultations and referrals, when necessary
• Respond to medical emergencies within the correctional facility, providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and necessary interventions
• Coordinate with emergency medical services or arrange for transfers to external medical facilities, when required
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and training exercises to ensure efficient emergency response within the correctional setting
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, dentists, social workers, and other correctional staff, to ensure coordinated and integrated healthcare delivery
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, providing necessary information, consultations, and referrals
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall healthcare delivery system
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, diagnoses, treatments, and medications administered
• Adhere to patient confidentiality regulations and ensure the security and privacy of medical records
• Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional healthcare and professional ethical standards
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in primary care, correctional medicine, and relevant healthcare regulations
• Engage in continuous professional development activities
• Provide training and education to correctional staff on primary healthcare topics, as needed

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Current and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located
• DEA registration
• Valid state identification
• Experience in primary care, preferably with experience in correctional medicine or working with underserved populations

Skills

• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, with the ability to manage a diverse range of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment

Pay

$300,000 - $400,000 per year