Staff Physician
Listed compensation
$120-$137/hr
Confirm guaranteed pay, incentives and eligibility with the employer.
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Overview
NaphCare is hiring a Staff Physician to join our team of medical professionals in the ASPC - Tucson in Tucson, Arizona.
Pay rates range from $120.00 to $137.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.
Full Time and Part Time positions may be available!
As a Correctional Staff Physician, you will be responsible for providing quality medical care to meet the healthcare needs of the patients within the facility, while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals.
Responsibilities
The Staff Physician is responsible for performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, and managing chronic conditions, ensuring care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:
Formulating working diagnoses, developing and implementing treatment plans, and evaluating/modifying therapeutic regimens
Evaluating patients who have returned from off-site treatment
Responding to and initiating care for medical emergencies throughout the facility
Coordinating, leading and participating in educational and training activities related to medical care for patients
Conducting rounds in the medical and infirmary units
Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards
Collaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients’ needs
Qualifications
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills
Medical degree (MD or DO)
Must hold a current unrestricted license as a physician in Arizona
A current DEA registration in STATE
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine.
Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.
Experience in general medicine, a strong knowledge of current medical principles and practices, and the ability to collaborate with medical team
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Why Join NaphCare?
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
Lowest Cost Benefits!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays
Free continuing education and CMEs
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
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The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$267k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $265k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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