Correctional Medicine/General Practice Physician

Hookerton, United States | Posted on 09/30/2026

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:

• Profession: Physician
• Speciality: Correctional Medicine/General Practice

Requirements:

• 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.