About this opportunity
Reliable Health Care Services Inc lists this Physician - Correctional Setting opportunity in carson city, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physician – Correctional Setting
Location: Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC) – Carson City, NV Schedule: Monday through Friday | 4x10 Schedule Available Type: W-2 & Locum Tenens available Compensation: Highly Competitive
Reliable Health Care Services is seeking a Physician to support medical services at Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC) in Carson City, Nevada. This position provides comprehensive medical care to an adult correctional population in collaboration with nursing staff, mental health professionals, custody staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The Physician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic medical conditions while ensuring appropriate documentation, continuity of care, and compliance with facility policies, correctional healthcare standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct medical evaluations, assessments, and physical examinations for patients within the correctional setting
Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, chronic medical conditions, and minor injuries
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and other medical evaluations
Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness, side effects, and patient response to therapy
Respond to urgent and emergent medical situations and provide appropriate medical intervention
Collaborate with nursing staff, mental health professionals, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation in accordance with facility standards and regulatory requirements
Provide patient education regarding medical conditions, medications, treatment plans, and preventive care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, and clinical meetings as assigned
Ensure compliance with applicable correctional healthcare standards, infection control practices, and patient confidentiality requirements
Work professionally and effectively within a secure correctional environment
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
Current unrestricted Nevada license in good standing
Current Nevada Board of Pharmacy license in good standing
DEA registration required
Board Certified or Board Eligible preferred
Previous correctional, emergency medicine, internal medicine, family practice, urgent care, or community health experience preferred
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and documentation skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
Employee Benefits:
PTO with annual increases
Health, dental, and vision insurance options for full-time employees
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CEU reimbursements
No cost Professional Liability Insurance
About Reliable Health Care Services: Since 1991, Reliable Health Care Services has been supplying the private sector and government with highly qualified medical personnel. We are Certified by The Joint Commission and offer placement opportunities at premier healthcare programs, medical facilities, and hospitals.
Worksite address
carson city, NV, 89702, US
Who can apply
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