Family Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facility in NM

Job description

About the facility

This correctional facility provides comprehensive healthcare services to adult detainees in a secure environment. The facility maintains established protocols for primary care delivery and operates with support from the Chief Medical Officer for clinical guidance and assistance. The facility serves male and female detainees requiring primary care services within the correctional healthcare framework.

About the facility location

New Mexico offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities including multiple ski resorts such as Ski Apache, Ski Santa Fe, and Angel Fire Resort. The state features notable natural attractions like Carlsbad Caverns National Park, which is recognized for its Big Room and Kings Palace formations. Visitors can experience hot-air balloon rides over the Rio Grande Valley near Albuquerque, providing views of the surrounding landscape at sunrise.

About the clinician's workday

The physician associate will provide comprehensive family medicine services to adult detainees aged 17 and older in a correctional facility setting, managing approximately 12 patients per day during one day per week with a maximum of 12 hours per shift. Clinical responsibilities include delivering primary care services, managing chronic and acute medical conditions, and maintaining accurate documentation using the Sapphire EMR system. The position requires mandatory typing skills and corrections experience is preferred. Call schedule is negotiable with 24/7/365 availability for emergent calls and email response within 4 hours while awake for those who accept call responsibilities.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 12
• Support staff: CMO for support and questions
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes