General Physician

Job Title: Physician – Correctional Health Services
Location: Orange County, CA
Department: Correctional Facility
Schedule: Evening/Overnight Shift

About the Opportunity

Join Marquee as a Physician in a Correctional Facility, providing high-quality medical care to one of the most underserved populations in the county. You will work in a challenging and rewarding environment, delivering both urgent and chronic care to inmates in Orange County’s five correctional facilities. This role also includes oversight of Nurse Practitioners and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on community health.

About the Program

Correctional Facility provides comprehensive medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education, and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care for all adult inmates. Care is provided onsite in correctional facilities and through contracted hospitals for inpatient or specialty care.

Key Responsibilities

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  Serve as the primary care provider for incarcerated adults, including women’s health and prenatal care for OB patients
  
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  Perform urgent and chronic care services, including procedures such as skin biopsies, suturing, ingrown nail removal, incision and drainage, pap smears, and more
  
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  Conduct thorough physical exams and order appropriate diagnostic tests
  
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  Provide clinical supervision and oversight to four Nurse Practitioners
  
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  Collaborate with nursing, dental, and mental health teams, as well as Orange County Sheriff’s Department staff
  
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  Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record system (EHR)
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of experience in triage, urgent care, mental health, or correctional medicine, and will demonstrate:

Clinical Excellence:

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  Expertise in diagnosis, treatment, and disease management
  
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  Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and correctional health policies
  
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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems
  

Leadership & Supervision:

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  Experience directing and supporting clinical staff
  
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  Commitment to training and mentoring team members
  

Adaptability & Resilience:

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  Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, unpredictable environment
  
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  Compassion and professionalism when caring for incarcerated patients
  

Collaboration & Communication:

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  Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
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  Ability to de-escalate difficult situations and foster cooperation among diverse teams
  

Special Requirements

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  No felony convictions; must successfully pass an extensive background check (may include polygraph)
  
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  Ability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  
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  U.S. equivalency evaluation required for foreign degrees