Position Title: Corrections Physician (Board-Certified Family Practice)
Location: 50 minutes south of Houston, TX (Message for specific location)
Facility Type: State Correctional Facility
Start Date: Urgent need – August 18th, 2025
Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
Initial Term: 3-month LOA with high likelihood of extension
Key Details:
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Call: Rotating night and weekend call with 1 other MD on site
- Facility Info:
- correctional facility
Patient Flow:
- Mix of scheduled and unscheduled (walk-in) patient encounters
- RN team handles most procedures (e.g., sutures); minimal procedural requirements for MD
Credentialing Timeline: Estimated at 2 weeks
Requirements:
- Active Texas license
- Board Certification in Family Medicine (FP)
- Drug screen and background check required
- Preference for FP at this time (IM may be considered pending further updates)
Compensation:
- Rate: $225/hour all inclusive (local candidates or within driving distance preferred)
Opportunity:
- High-priority role due to 8/18 unit go-live — must have physician onsite to open
- Excellent chance to get in early on a growing statewide contract with long-term potential
- Malpractice coverage, weekly pay