Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice in Pahrump, NV

Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice

Location : Pahrump, NV

Employer : Wellhart, LLC

Pay : Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information : Days - 5 days

Contract Duration : 110 Days

Start Date : ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsNetwork is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Pahrump, Nevada, 89060!

Wellhart is seeking a Family Practice physician for a locum tenens position at a correctional facility in Nevada. This 6-month assignment begins on 11 / 01 / 2025 and requires an Physician specializing in Family Practice to provide comprehensive medical care to inmates / residents. The position involves working 8-hour days, 40 hours per week, with responsibilities including patient examinations, diagnoses, treatment, and follow-up care. The physician will also play a leadership role in the medical program, participate in treatment team meetings, and ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare services within the correctional setting. This role requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently while adhering to facility policies and procedures.

Job Details : Location : Nevada

Facility Type : Correctional Facility

Start Date : 11 / 01 / 2025

LOA : 6 months (initial duration)

Provider Type Needed : MD - Family Practice

Schedule : 8-hour days, 40 hours per week

Job Responsibilities and Duties :

• Provide comprehensive medical services to inmates / residents
• Conduct patient examinations, diagnose medical problems, and prescribe treatments
• Participate in treatment team meetings and individual health plan development
• Perform minor surgeries and occasional major surgeries as necessary
• Hold clinics and provide guidance to nursing specialists
• Monitor and review healthcare operations and standards of care
• Maintain medical records and ensure confidentiality
• Evaluate and improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Facilitate accreditation processes (NCCHC / ACA / JCAHO) where applicable
• Provide health counseling and education
• Communicate effectively with administration, staff, and inmates / residents
• Participate in on-call rotations

Additional Information :

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Benefits :

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.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client / provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to :

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