Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Hookerton, NC

Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice
Location: Hookerton, NC
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Hookerton, North Carolina, 28538!

Adelphi is seeking a primary care physician to provide services at a correctional facility in North Carolina.The physician will work on-site within a secure clinical setting and collaborate closely with correctional staff, nurses, and behavioral health teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Quick Job Facts:
• ID: BD-878-29
• Profession: Physician
• Speciality: Correctional Medicine/General Practice
• Location: Greene County
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical/On-site
• Job Type: Contract/Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift/Schedule: 40hrs per week

Requirements:
• MD/DO
• Active NC license
• BC/CE
• BLS certification
• ACLS certifiation
• DEA certification
• Copy of Post Graduate Training in FM/EM/IM/GP
• Minimum of one year post-graduate clinical experience (correctional medicine preferred)

Responsibilities:
• Provide medically necessary primary care and chronic disease management to adult offenders housed at the facility.
• Perform physical assessments, routine sick calls, chronic care follow-ups, intake evaluations, and urgent care for acute conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results in accordance with the facility's clinical protocols.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and ensure appropriate documentation within the HERO (EMR) system.
• Prescribe medications in compliance with the facility's approved formulary and medical guidelines.
• Coordinate care with nursing staff, behavioral health providers, and other clinical personnel within the facility.
• Ensure continuity of care through appropriate referrals and discharge planning, including communication with outside hospitals when necessary.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first-line response during on-site incidents.
• Participate in quality assurance and peer review processes as required by the facilty.
• Comply with all institutional, departmental, and state/federal regulations and policies related to correctional healthcare delivery.

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