What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position at SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS INC?
Make a Difference in Just a Few Hours Each Week. 🩺💙
Position: Physician, Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Surry County Detention Center | Dobson, NC
Schedule: Flexible | Up to 3 Hours Per Week | Onsite
Your Expertise Can Have a Lasting Impact
Looking for a flexible opportunity that allows you to continue practicing medicine while making a meaningful difference? Southern Health Partners is seeking a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant to provide onsite medical care at the Surry County Detention Center.
This is an ideal opportunity for a provider looking to supplement an existing practice, ease into retirement, or add a rewarding role with exceptional flexibility. Your clinical expertise will help ensure patients receive timely, quality healthcare in a structured correctional setting where every encounter matters.
What You'll Do
✨ Conduct onsite patient evaluations and follow-up visits
✨ Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
✨ Review and oversee medical care provided by nursing staff as appropriate
✨ Prescribe medications and treatments within your scope of practice
✨ Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team
✨ Ensure accurate, timely documentation and compliance with correctional healthcare standards
Qualifications
✔ Active North Carolina Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant license in good standing
✔ DEA registration (or ability to obtain if required for prescribing)
✔ Current CPR/BLS certification
✔ Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills
✔ Ability to work independently while collaborating with nursing staff
✔ Correctional, emergency, urgent care, family practice, or primary care experience is helpful but not required
Why Southern Health Partners?
For more than 30 years, Southern Health Partners has been a trusted leader in correctional healthcare, providing quality patient care while supporting our medical professionals with the resources they need to succeed. Our providers enjoy meaningful work, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to improve healthcare access for an underserved population.
Benefits
Part-time providers enjoy:
💙 Flexible scheduling
💙 Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
💙 Professional Liability Insurance Provided
💙 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
💙 Continuing Education Opportunities
💙 Tuition Discounts
💙 Supportive Clinical Leadership
💙 Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community
Connect With Us
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📘 Facebook: @SouthernHealthPartners
🐦 X: @SHPJailMedical
Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required screenings, facility credentialing, and applicable licensing verification.