We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for a 52-day locum tenens position at a correctional facility in Arizona. The assignment begins on 05/12/2025, with a flexible schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Duties include formulating diagnoses, developing and implementing treatment plans, evaluating patients, and performing basic procedures such as suturing and incision and drainage. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a unique correctional healthcare setting, utilizing the TechCare EMR system. The position also offers the possibility of assignment extension.

Job Details: 

Location: Arizona 

Facility Type: Correctional Facility 

Start Date: 05/12/2025 

LOA: 52 days 

Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician 

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM (flexible days)

Job Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Provide direct and indirect medical care to inmates 

• Handle a variety of cases ranging from minor complaints to more complex issues 

• Formulate working diagnoses and develop treatment plans 

• Perform basic procedures such as suturing and incision and drainage 

• Evaluate and modify therapeutic regimens as needed 

• Assess patients returning for follow-up care 

• Utilize TechCare EMR system for documentation 

• Collaborate with correctional staff and other healthcare professionals 

• Adhere to correctional facility protocols and safety standards 

• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records 

• Stay updated on the latest advancements in correctional healthcare 

• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and professionalism in a correctional setting

Additional Information: 

• Arizona state medical license required 

• Experience in family practice or urgent care settings essential 

• Familiarity with correctional healthcare preferred 

• Comfort with basic procedures and urgent care scenarios 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, secure environment

Apply now to learn more!

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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

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The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.