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Bridgeton, New Jersey

Physician

Correctional MedicineIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Salary Range: $150.00 /hr

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Cumberland County D.O.C. - Bridgeton, NJ, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $150.00 - $150.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Position Summary The Correctional Medical Physician Per diem at Cumberland County DOC serves as the lead physician at a designated correctional facility, overseeing and managing medical program activities in alignment with CFG Health Systems’ goals, objectives, and industry standards.

The physician ensures high-quality inmate patient care, collaborates with the Health Services Administrator, and acts as a liaison between correctional officials, public agencies, and the company.

This role includes evaluating clinical programs, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Perdiem Qualifications: Position

Requirements

Education & Licensure Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school. Completion of a U.S.-based residency program. Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of the assigned facility.

Active and unrestricted prescriptive authority with DEA and Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) registrations. Experience Minimum of two years of public health experience. Previous correctional healthcare experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and decision-making skills. Assertive, empathetic, and objective approach to patient care. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Ability to command respect and confidence of both inmates and staff. Active CPR certification. Functional Demands Ability to pass all required health screenings and security clearances. May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for nursing staff and detainee/inmate care. Position

Responsibilities

Perform and document routine and sick-call examinations according to NCCHC, ACA, PBNDS, NJ 10-A, and CFG Health Systems standards. Supervise and manage the Medical Unit to ensure effective healthcare delivery. Order and interpret diagnostic studies, laboratory tests, and ancillary services as needed.

Provide treatments, prescribe medications, and manage health conditions within state regulations and approved formulary guidelines. Document all patient care accurately, thoroughly, and timely. Promote a therapeutic, professional, and ethical environment for inmates.

Develop, implement, and supervise policies, procedures, and protocols for inmate healthcare. Determine appropriate levels of care and required medical equipment. Collaborate with correctional staff, healthcare providers, and administrative leadership to ensure continuity of care and compliance with standards.

Organizational Expectations Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC. Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities Completes required orientation as directed by the facility Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions. May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. #LI-DT1

Key Responsibilities

The physician manages medical program activities and oversees inmate patient care at a correctional facility. They are responsible for performing examinations, prescribing medications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and possess a current, unrestricted medical license in New Jersey. A minimum of two years of public health experience is required, with preference given to those with correctional healthcare experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medical program managementStaff supervisionMicrosoft wordMicrosoft excelInterpersonal skills

Correctional Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Correctional Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 89 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Bridgeton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k
Median resident rent
$1,340/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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