Internal Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility In Nj

LocumTenens.com Jackson Heights, New York, US

About the Role

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:

ORD-MD-NJ Title:

MD Dates Needed:

October 1, 2026 - January 2, 2027 Shift Type:

Day Shift Assignment Type:

Outpatient Call Required:

Yes Board Certification Required:

Yes Job Duration:

Locums About the Facility

This facility operates as a state prison providing outpatient primary care services to an adult incarcerated population. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and a multidisciplinary support team, including NPs and nurses, to facilitate quality medical care delivery. Clinicians are expected to integrate internal medicine management into the structured framework of the correctional environment. About the Facility Location

New Jersey offers a range of activities across its towns and regions, including outdoor festivals, farms, street fairs, craft shows, and seasonal attractions. The state also features free and low-cost cultural destinations, including arboretums, art museums, wildlife centers, historic battlefields, and botanical gardens. Visitors can explore coastal boardwalks, nature trails, and year-round entertainment options suited to a range of interests. About the Clinician's Workday

The Internal Medicine physician will provide outpatient primary care services to an adult patient population during day shift hours at a correctional facility. Clinical responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations and managing acute and chronic medical conditions, with an expected caseload of 15-20 patients per day. Call coverage is required; the clinician will serve on 2nd call on a week-long rotation from Sunday night to Sunday day, covering all facility locations once every 2 months. The clinician will work collaboratively with NPs and nursing staff to support the care needs of the patient population. Prescriptive authority is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:

15-20 Support Staff:

NPs and Nurses Patient Population:

Adults Call Ratio/Schedule:

on 2nd call, week long, Sunday night to Sunday day. On call for all locations. On call once every 2 months Location Type:

On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:

Yes Government:

No

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Responsibilities

  • Provide outpatient internal medicine services in a correctional facility
  • Manage acute and chronic conditions for adult inmates
  • Collaborate with NPs and nurses to deliver primary care

Qualifications

  • MD board-certified in internal medicine
  • Prescriptive authority
  • Correctional healthcare experience preferred

Required Skills

outpatient internal medicine prescription authority team-based care adults

Keywords

internal medicine locum tenens correctional facility outpatient primary care

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