NaphCare is hiring a Staff Physician to join our team of medical professionals in the ASPC - Tucson in Tucson, Arizona.
Pay rates range from $130.00 to $150.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.
Full Time and Part Time positions may be available!
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 / Skills
- Medical degree (MD or DO)
- Must hold a current unrestricted license as a physician in AZ
- A current DEA registration in AZ
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine.
- Possess or be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
- Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
- 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
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 Arizona
- Current DEA registration in Arizona
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- BLS CPR Certification; AHA preferred
- Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including mental health or substance abuse issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Experience in general medicine and knowledge of current medical principles and practices
- Ability to collaborate with the medical team
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information
- Integrity, professionalism, and compliance with the Code of Conduct and correctional healthcare policies and legal requirements
- Pass the facility criminal background check and drug screening
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.
