Primary Care Physician
US-FL-Chipley
Careers (Attract)
Req #: 31021
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Centurion is proud to be the provider of medical services to the Florida Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Staff Physician to join our team at the Northwest Florida Reception Center located in Chipley, Florida. The facility is located 45 minutes north of Panama City, Florida. Responsibilities: The Primary Care Physician provides medical assessments and evaluations, provides treatment for emergent, urgent, and routine medical issues, provides and supervises medical treatment for chronic medical conditions, and participates in organizational initiatives to help prevent diseases and injuries of patients in a correctional setting. The Primary Care Physician works under the direction of the Site Medical Director and/or the Statewide Medical Director, and collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to ensure that efficient and clinically appropriate medical services are provided. Qualifications: * MD or DO * BC/BE in IM or FP strongly preferred; GP can be considered with appropriate experience * BLS * Must be able to clear a Criminal Background check