Opportunity:
Physician - Family Medicine
Job Details:
Provide full-range professional medical services in family medicine or internal medicine in a correctional healthcare setting
Shift schedule: Mondays 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Tuesdays through Fridays 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cover the medical infirmary with an average census of 14-24 patients, most of whom are low acuity and require weekly or less frequent visits
Address acute patient issues in addition to routine infirmary care for a population of approximately 1,800 patients
Perform basic procedural skills including suturing, splinting, and incision and drainage
Obtain and document patient medical, family, and social history, physical assessments, medications, and allergies, and develop individualized therapeutic care plans
Provide medical orders for prescription refills, medication administration, ancillary testing, and referrals
Direct and oversee advanced practice providers and clinical support personnel regarding treatment plans and patient care
Use EMR system TechCare for documentation and record maintenance in accordance with all regulatory requirements
Daytime support includes nursing staff, APPs, physicians, and a medical director
No call responsibilities required
Full-time commitment required with a minimum candidate commitment of 26 weeks
Board eligible or board certified required; active PA license required; BLS required, ACLS preferred
Corrections experience not required
Facility:
This facility is a correctional healthcare organization providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services to an incarcerated population. The organization delivers a full range of professional medical services with a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and a medical director. The facility emphasizes quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and clinical leadership within a specialized correctional medicine environment.
Location:
Canonsburg, PA
Canonsburg is a charming borough located in southwestern Pennsylvania, offering residents a welcoming small-town feel with easy access to the vibrant cultural, dining, and entertainment offerings of nearby Pittsburgh. The area is surrounded by scenic rolling hills and provides excellent quality of life with a strong sense of community and convenient access to major metropolitan amenities.
