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EmployerCoreCivic
Location NATCHEZ, MS USA
PostedApril 4, 2026

Job Details

Physician Primary Care
**Compensation: $270,000 - $300,000/yr**

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking **Physician** who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The Primary Care Physician is responsible for providing
comprehensive primary healthcare services to incarcerated individuals within a
correctional facility. This includes diagnosing and treating acute and chronic
illnesses, managing preventive care, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary
team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical
home model.

The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

Primary Healthcare Services:

+ Conduct thorough medical evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories for incarcerated individuals

+ Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections.

+ Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, prescribing appropriate medications, therapies, and interventions.

+ Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as pharmaceuticals, laboratory work, radiological examinations, and screenings.Provide vaccinations, perform health screenings, and promote preventive care measures within the correctional population.

+ Basic technical skills such as suturing, splinting and injections.

Chronic Disease Management:

+ Monitor and manage chronic diseases prevalent among incarcerated individuals, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C.

+ Ensure proper medication management, including prescribing, adjusting dosages, and monitoring treatment effectiveness.

+ Educate patients on disease management strategies, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.

+ Collaborate with specialty care providers for consultations and referrals, when necessary.

Emergency Medical Services:

+ Respond to medical emergencies within the correctional facility, providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and necessary interventions.

+ Coordinate with emergency medical services or arrange for transfers to external medical facilities, when required.

+ Participate in emergency preparedness planning and training exercises to ensure efficient emergency response within the correctional setting

Collaboration and Coordination:

+ Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, dentists, social workers, and other correctional staff, to ensure coordinated and integrated healthcare delivery.

+ Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, providing necessary information, consultations, and referrals.

+ Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall healthcare delivery system.

Documentation and Compliance:

+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, diagnoses, treatments, and medications administered.

+ Adhere to patient confidentiality regulations and ensure the security and privacy of medical records.

+ Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional healthcare and professional ethical standards.

Professional Development:

+ Stay updated with the latest advancements in primary care, correctional medicine, and relevant healthcare regulations.

+ Engage in continuous professional development activities.

+ Provide training and education to correctional staff on primary healthcare topics, as needed.

**Qualifications:**

+ Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

+ Current and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located and DEA

+ Valid state identification.

+ Experience in primary care, preferably with experience in correctional medicine or working with underserved populations.

+ Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, with the ability to manage a diverse range of acute and chronic medical conditions.

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

+ Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment.

_CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE - including Disability/Veteran_

Job #NLX290172741