Physician (MD or DO)

Summary

Physician (MD/DO) – Federal Correctional Healthcare

Nelson Enterprise Technology Services, LLC (NETS)

Location: Marion, Illinois – Federal Correctional Institution (FCI Marion)

Job Type: Part-Time | Federal Contract | Onsite

Compensation: $130–$140 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week | Two days per week

Contract Duration: One base year with four potential one-year option periods

Note - Active, unrestricted physician license from any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia is acceptable.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical examinations, patient histories, and clinical assessments.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized patient treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other medical studies.
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Provide preventive healthcare, routine medical evaluations, and follow-up care.
• Identify patients requiring specialty consultations or hospitalization and coordinate appropriate referrals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records.
• Document clinical encounters and treatment decisions in accordance with BOP requirements.
• Collaborate with institutional healthcare personnel to support continuity of care.
• Comply with applicable clinical standards, patient confidentiality requirements, and correctional institution policies.
• Follow institutional security procedures and maintain professional conduct when working with individuals in federal custody.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical institution.
• Active, unrestricted medical license issued by any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Current and valid credentials to practice medicine.
• Clinical experience providing direct patient care.
• Ability to diagnose and manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
• Willingness and ability to complete required federal background investigations, security screening, and institutional orientation.
• Ability to provide onsite services at FCI Marion approximately two days per week.

Important: An Illinois medical license is not required. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has confirmed that an active, unrestricted physician license from any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia is acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or another relevant specialty.
• Experience in primary care, community health, urgent care, or correctional healthcare.
• Experience treating medically complex patients and managing chronic diseases.
• Previous experience working in federal healthcare facilities, correctional institutions, or other secure environments.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and federal healthcare documentation requirements.

Work Schedule

• Approximately 20 hours per week.
• Generally two onsite workdays per week.
• Each scheduled day consists of approximately 10 hours of clinical services, with an unpaid lunch period.
• Workdays are generally Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
• Specific days and hours will be coordinated with the institution and may change based on operational requirements.
• Additional hours or schedule adjustments may be authorized in accordance with contract requirements.

Compensation and Employment

Hourly Rate: $130–$140, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Part-time federal healthcare assignment.
• Potential long-term opportunity through contract option periods.
• W-2 or 1099 engagement may be considered, subject to applicable contractual, legal, and organizational requirements.
• Any applicable benefits, insurance arrangements, and travel reimbursement will be discussed during the recruiting process.

Security and Credentialing Requirements

The selected candidate must successfully complete applicable BOP screening and onboarding requirements before beginning onsite services.

These may include:

• Federal background investigation and criminal history checks.
• Fingerprinting and identity verification.
• Employment and professional credential verification.
• Review of professional licensing and disciplinary history.
• Required health screening and medical fitness documentation.
• Institutional security orientation and training.
• Additional suitability checks as required by the federal government.

Job Description

Physician (MD/DO) – Federal Correctional Healthcare

Nelson Enterprise Technology Services, LLC (NETS)

Location: Marion, Illinois – Federal Correctional Institution (FCI Marion)

Job Type: Part-Time | Federal Contract | Onsite

Compensation: $130–$140 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week | Two days per week

Contract Duration: One base year with four potential one-year option periods

Note - Active, unrestricted physician license from any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia is acceptable.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical examinations, patient histories, and clinical assessments.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized patient treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other medical studies.
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Provide preventive healthcare, routine medical evaluations, and follow-up care.
• Identify patients requiring specialty consultations or hospitalization and coordinate appropriate referrals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records.
• Document clinical encounters and treatment decisions in accordance with BOP requirements.
• Collaborate with institutional healthcare personnel to support continuity of care.
• Comply with applicable clinical standards, patient confidentiality requirements, and correctional institution policies.
• Follow institutional security procedures and maintain professional conduct when working with individuals in federal custody.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical institution.
• Active, unrestricted medical license issued by any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Current and valid credentials to practice medicine.
• Clinical experience providing direct patient care.
• Ability to diagnose and manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
• Willingness and ability to complete required federal background investigations, security screening, and institutional orientation.
• Ability to provide onsite services at FCI Marion approximately two days per week.

Important: An Illinois medical license is not required. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has confirmed that an active, unrestricted physician license from any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia is acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or another relevant specialty.
• Experience in primary care, community health, urgent care, or correctional healthcare.
• Experience treating medically complex patients and managing chronic diseases.
• Previous experience working in federal healthcare facilities, correctional institutions, or other secure environments.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and federal healthcare documentation requirements.

Work Schedule

• Approximately 20 hours per week.
• Generally two onsite workdays per week.
• Each scheduled day consists of approximately 10 hours of clinical services, with an unpaid lunch period.
• Workdays are generally Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
• Specific days and hours will be coordinated with the institution and may change based on operational requirements.
• Additional hours or schedule adjustments may be authorized in accordance with contract requirements.

Compensation and Employment

Hourly Rate: $130–$140, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Part-time federal healthcare assignment.
• Potential long-term opportunity through contract option periods.
• W-2 or 1099 engagement may be considered, subject to applicable contractual, legal, and organizational requirements.
• Any applicable benefits, insurance arrangements, and travel reimbursement will be discussed during the recruiting process.

Security and Credentialing Requirements

The selected candidate must successfully complete applicable BOP screening and onboarding requirements before beginning onsite services.

These may include:

• Federal background investigation and criminal history checks.
• Fingerprinting and identity verification.
• Employment and professional credential verification.
• Review of professional licensing and disciplinary history.
• Required health screening and medical fitness documentation.
• Institutional security orientation and training.
• Additional suitability checks as required by the federal government.