Physician Primary Care

About the role

CoreCivic is seeking a Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility. The physician will diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, manage preventive care, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team within a medical‑home model.

Responsibilities

• Primary Healthcare Services: Conduct thorough medical evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories; 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, including laboratory work, radiological examinations, and screenings; provide vaccinations, perform health screenings, and promote preventive care; perform basic technical skills such as suturing, splinting, and injections.
• Chronic Disease Management: Monitor and manage chronic diseases prevalent among the incarcerated population (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C); ensure proper medication management, including prescribing, dosage adjustments, and monitoring effectiveness; educate patients on disease‑management strategies, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence; collaborate with specialty care providers for consultations and referrals as needed.
• Emergency Medical Services: Respond to medical emergencies within the facility, providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and necessary interventions; coordinate with emergency medical services or arrange transfers to external facilities when required; participate in emergency preparedness planning and training exercises.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team—including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, dentists, social workers, and correctional staff—to ensure coordinated, integrated healthcare delivery; communicate effectively with team members, providing information, consultations, and referrals; participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date medical records covering patient histories, diagnoses, treatments, and medications administered; adhere to patient‑confidentiality regulations and ensure security and privacy of records; comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional healthcare and professional ethical standards.
• Professional Development: Stay updated with advancements in primary care, correctional medicine, and 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, unrestricted medical license to practice in the state/jurisdiction where the facility is located, and DEA registration.
• Valid state identification.
• Experience in primary care, preferably with correctional medicine or work with underserved populations.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills for managing a diverse range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment.

CoreCivic is a Drug‑Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veteran.