Physician Primary Care

Compensation

• $270,000 - $300,000/yr Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, five CME days, DEA reimbursement, and subscription to Up to Date. 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. The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
• Primary
• Healthcare
• Services: 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.
• Chronic
• Disease
• Management: 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.
• Emergency
• Medical
• Services: 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
• Collaboration and
• Coordination: 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.