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Primary Care Physician – Federal Detention / Correctional Healthcare Setting
Location: Jena, Louisiana
We are currently seeking a Primary Care Physician to join a dedicated healthcare team providing comprehensive medical services within a federal detention facility. This position plays a key role in coordinating and delivering quality healthcare to adult and adolescent individuals in a secure setting, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to clinical standards.
The Primary Care Physician provides direct patient care, oversees clinical operations, and offers guidance to other healthcare professionals within the facility. This role is ideal for a physician who is passionate about public health, correctional medicine, and making a meaningful difference in underserved populations.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the on-site medical authority for all healthcare delivery activities at the assigned facility.
Conduct initial and follow-up evaluations for acute and chronic conditions, ensuring appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic services are provided.
Provide direct primary care to patients of all ages in accordance with established professional standards, licensure, and privileges.
Offer clinical oversight for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nursing staff, ensuring adherence to scope of practice and clinical quality standards.
Review and approve specialty care referrals, laboratory results, and diagnostic reports.
Perform daily rounds for patients requiring extended or specialized care within medical housing units.
Respond to and coordinate medical emergencies in collaboration with on-site nursing and emergency response personnel.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and case review activities to enhance clinical outcomes.
Maintain accurate, thorough documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations.
Stay current with all mandatory training, certifications, and credentialing requirements.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution.
OR certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) if trained outside the U.S. or Canada.
Minimum of one year of post-graduate experience providing direct patient care.
Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of Louisiana (or ability to obtain).
Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent.
Preferred: Experience in correctional, detention, or residential healthcare environments.
MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.