Physician Primary Care Correctional Healthcare

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.

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