Physician - 6 hrs/week

Wellpath

1 month ago

United StatesPart TimeCorrectional Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Wellpath as a Physician - 6 hrs/week in United States.

Key Responsibilities

This position performs minor procedures and collaborates with psychiatric and interdisciplinary staff to ensure integrated care.

Physicians also educate patients and families, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and tailor treatment plans to the patient's age and development.

Travel may be required depending on facility needs, and work is primarily in correctional or clinical settings.

Requirements

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Wellpath as a Physician - 6 hrs/week.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPhysical Health TreatmentDiagnostic ProceduresReferrals CoordinationClinical OversightARNP SupportDocumentation ReviewMinor ProceduresSuturesIV PlacementLumbar PunctureInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationSafety ComplianceTreatment PlanningCompassion

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - 6 hrs/week at Wellpath a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Correctional Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Correctional Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Correctional Medicine position at Wellpath is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Physical Health Treatment, Diagnostic Procedures, Referrals Coordination, Clinical Oversight, ARNP Support, Documentation Review, Minor Procedures. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Correctional Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician is responsible for assessing and treating patients’ physical health, which includes conducting exams and coordinating outside referrals. This role also involves oversight of clinical care activities provided by ARNPs, documentation, and after-hours on-call responsibilities.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401k, DailyPay, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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