Locum General Medicine Physician South Texas Correctional Facility
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Job Location:
El Paso, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
Duration/Type: Locum Tenens (Temporary/Contract) Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Medicine Physician for a part-time locum tenens opportunity within a state-of-the-art correctional facility in South Texas. This role involves providing essential medical services to an adult inmate population. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in a structured environment and is committed to delivering quality primary care services. This position offers a flexible 16-hour-per-week Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services including routine medical 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits (Locum Tenens)
- Competitive pay and Travel stipend offered.
- Flexible part-time schedule (16 hours/week).
- Malpractice insurance coverage provided.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the unique and rewarding field of correctional medicine.
To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send resumes to or to schedule directly on my calendar. Telephone Screening - Seasoned Recruitment.
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