NaphCare is hiring a Staff Physician to join our team of medical professionals in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, GA.
As a Correctional Staff Physician, you will be responsible for providing quality medical care to meet the healthcare needs of the patients within the facility, while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals.
ResponsibilitiesThe Staff Physician is responsible for performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, and managing chronic conditions, ensuring care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:
- Formulating working diagnoses, developing and implementing treatment plans, and evaluating/modifying therapeutic regimens
- Evaluating patients who have returned from off-site treatment
- Responding to and initiating care for medical emergencies throughout the facility
- Coordinating, leading and participating in educational and training activities related to medical care for patients
- Conducting rounds in the medical and infirmary units
- Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards
- Collaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients’ needs
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD or DO)
- Must hold a current unrestricted license as a physician in Georgia
- A current DEA registration in Florida
Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
- Be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
- Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.
- Experience in general medicine, a strong knowledge of current medical principles and practices, and the ability to collaborate with medical team
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare?
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch.
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Skills Required
- Medical degree (MD or DO)
- Current unrestricted physician license in Georgia
- Current DEA registration in Florida
- Active BLS/CPR certification; AHA preferred
- Board certification recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
- Experience in general medicine and knowledge of current medical principles and practices
- Strong written, verbal, computer, leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with professional and correctional healthcare requirements
- Ability to pass the facility criminal background check and drug screening
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting or moving patients up to 50 pounds and performing CPR
What We Do
NaphCare provides medical and mental healthcare services to jails and prisons. Founded in 1989, the company delivers correctional healthcare, technology, and administrative solutions for government agencies, including proactive care, pharmacy, dialysis, telehealth, medication-assisted treatment, electronic health records, patient portals, claims processing, specialty provider networks, and scheduling. Its mission is to improve and save lives in corrections through excellence and innovation.
