Physician - Family Practice

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician for a 115-day locum tenens assignment in Tennessee starting Nov 24, 2025. This role features 8-hour day shifts, five days per week, providing comprehensive medical care within a correctional facility setting.

Job Details

• Location: Tennessee
• Start Date: Nov 24, 2025
• LOA: 115 days
• Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician
• Schedule: 8-hour days, 5x per week

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide a range of professional medical services to inmates and residents, including examinations, diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, and follow-up care
• Deliver leadership and direction for the medical program in collaboration with the Health Services Supervisor
• Monitor and review operations and standards of care delivered to inmates or residents
• Conduct interviews for admissions and make associated decisions
• Make clinical rounds and participate in treatment team meetings to devise, review, and modify individual health plans
• Direct unit treatment operations and perform minor, and occasionally major, surgeries as necessary
• Hold clinics for nursing specialists regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prescriptions
• Maintain effective working relationships with facility staff, contract providers, and outside agencies
• Utilize established policies and independent judgment in fulfilling responsibilities
• Assist in developing facility medical policies and motivate staff to maintain compliance
• Regularly evaluate all medical services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication
• Monitor inpatient hospitalizations and facilitate early release as clinically appropriate
• Closely oversee cases with potential catastrophic illnesses
• Prepare and maintain various records, reports, and logs; review and process staff documentation
• Ensure absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; audit files for documentation
• Recommend methods for improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of health services
• Foster relationships with outside hospital and agency administrators
• Facilitate accreditation processes as required, ensuring organizational efficiency and appropriate services
• Accept on-call status and attend required seminars, workshops, and conferences
• Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups
• Communicate responsibilities and expectations to direct subordinates
• Conduct staff meetings and promote effective communication between administration, staff, and inmates or residents

Additional Information

• Must be licensed to practice medicine in Tennessee
• Fingerprinting is conducted on the first day

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.