Physician

Correctional MedicineIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$350k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Pay: $350,000 annual salary + Potential Relocation Assistance: $25,000

Schedule: Full time, Monday – Friday, day schedule

Benefit Package Includes

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays

Looking to impact lives? At Management & Training Corporation (MTC) Medical, our purpose is to help those in need.

We proudly operate The Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas, where we’re looking for a dedicated health care provider to bring compassionate care to a correctional setting where your expertise can truly change lives.

If you’re driven to make a difference and thrive in dynamic environments, join us in providing critical healthcare to those who need it most.

What you’ll do: You’ll report administratively to the health services administrator, and clinically to the MTC Corporate Medical Director. Responsible for providing medical services related to diagnosis and treatment of detainee patients and emergency treatment of staff and visitors.

Ensure that appropriate healthcare is accessible and provided to the detainee population in a timely fashion. Render medical judgment regarding care provided to detainees assigned to the facility in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives, along with the Community Standards of Care.

Essential Functions

  • Perform complete medical histories and physical examinations; form clinical impressions based upon findings; order diagnostic tests, interpret results of laboratory tests and radiological examinations, prescribe medications, and render treatments appropriate to clinical impressions.
  • Inspect, complete and analyze medical records, assign review and update medical classifications; complete admission notes, progress notes, treatment plans and discharge summaries and make rounds on patients admitted to the medical unit.
  • Serve in rotation with other providers to provide after-hours and weekend patient care, if required, to include accepting on-call rotation.
  • Refer patients for specialty consultations and treatment through the utilization manager process.
  • Utilize established corporate, facility and corrections policies and procedures in making decisions, while using sound independent judgment in performing the duties of the position.
  • Evaluate provision of services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication of services.
  • Maintain security and confidentiality of all patient's medical records.

Observe applicable HIPPA rules.

  • Evaluate provision of services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication of services.
  • Monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
  • Implement basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
  • Comply with all applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those regarding controlled substances.
  • Provide health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis, as required.
  • Assist corporate counsel with responses to detainee lawsuits.
  • Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, QI, UM, P&T, and other meetings as required.
  • Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved appropriate medical services.
  • Comply with requirements of applicable regulations, laws, policies, standards and contracts.
  • Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
  • Requires long periods of walking and standing.
  • Regular attendance required.
  • Promote the development of positive social skills among staff and detainees through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
  • Maintain accountability of detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements

MD or DO Board Certified or Board eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Practice or Internal Medicine. Valid license to practice medicine in the state of Texas, and current continuing education required by MTC Medical and professional regulatory board. Current DEA and current BLS certification. Must successfully complete required pre service training. Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements: Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify.

We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com [customersupport@mtctrains.com] or 801-693-2888.

Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here

Key Responsibilities

The physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating detainees, as well as providing emergency care for staff and visitors at the facility. They must ensure timely access to healthcare, maintain accurate medical records, and comply with all corporate and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine. A valid Texas medical license, current DEA registration, and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Treatment planningMedical record maintenancePatient counselingClinical judgmentHIPAA complianceMedication prescriptionDiagnostic test interpretationCorrectional healthcare

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician at Management and Training a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Correctional Medicine — ranked against 90 active Correctional Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Correctional Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$308k (308 salary observations; 2,712 listings), vs ~$295k nationally (9,366 salary observations; 53,051 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $360k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$350k midpoint, that is roughly $14k–$25k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 90% of Correctional Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 90 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Anson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$164k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Median resident rent
$757/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Abilene, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Management and Training

Education Administration Programs
Centerville, Utah
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
Life, AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Relocation Assistance up to $25,000