Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at State Prison in Trenton, NJ
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Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at State Prison in Trenton, NJ
@ LocumTenens.comFamily Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at State Prison in Trenton, NJ
About the job
This facility is a NJ state prison providing outpatient primary care to adult inmates. Clinicians conduct evaluations, manage conditions, and coordinate with NPs and nurses in a structured correctional environment.
Requirements
- Board certification
- Prescriptive authority
- Day shift work
- Outpatient care experience
- Call coverage availability
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD)
- State medical license
- Experience in primary care
- Ability to work in correctional setting
- Team collaboration skills
Full job description
- Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-NJ
- Title: MD
- Dates Needed: October 1, 2026 - January 1, 2027
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Assignment Type: Outpatient
- Call Required: Yes
- Board Certification Required: Yes
- Job Duration: Locums
This facility operates as a state prison delivering outpatient primary care services to an adult incarcerated population in Trenton, NJ. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and a multidisciplinary support team, including NPs and nurses, to facilitate consistent medical care delivery. Clinicians are expected to integrate primary care management into the structured framework of the correctional environment.
About the Facility LocationTrenton, NJ offers a range of cultural and historical attractions, including the New Jersey State House, the New Jersey State Museum, and the Old Barracks Museum, which reflect the area's significance in American history. The city also features Grounds For Sculpture, Cadwalader Park, and the College of New Jersey, providing options for both arts and outdoor engagement. Entertainment venues such as the Trenton War Memorial Theater and CURE Insurance Arena further contribute to the range of activities available to clinicians on assignment.
About the Clinician's WorkdayClinicians will provide outpatient primary care services to an adult patient population during day shift hours at a state prison in Trenton, NJ. Clinical responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations and managing acute and chronic medical conditions, with an expected caseload of 15-20 patients per day. Call coverage is required; the clinician will serve as the 2nd on-call provider on a week-long rotation from Sunday night to Sunday day, covering all facility locations once every 2 months. The clinician will work collaboratively with NPs and nursing staff to support the care needs of the patient population.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: 15-20 PPD
- Support Staff: NPs and Nurses
- Patient Population: Adults
- Call Ratio/Schedule: on 2nd call, week long, Sunday night to Sunday day. On call for all locations. On call once every 2 months
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No
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