Houston County Detention Center | Perry, Georgia
- Flexible Schedule | Approximately 4 Hours Weekly
Independent Contractor Opportunity
Predictable Monthly Stipend
Southern Health Partners is seeking a licensed Medical Provider (MD, DO, PA, or NP) to provide healthcare services at the Houston County Detention Center. This independent contractor opportunity offers a flexible schedule with approximately four on-site hours per week, making it ideal for providers seeking supplemental income while making a meaningful impact on an underserved patient population.
Join an experienced correctional healthcare team and provide essential medical care in a structured, professional environment where your clinical expertise is valued and supported.
✅ Conduct weekly on-site patient visits
✅ Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
✅ Prescribe medications and review ongoing treatment plans
✅ Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure continuity and quality of care
✅ Provide evidence-based medical care while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
✅ Support the healthcare team through consultation and clinical oversight as needed
✔ Current Georgia license as an MD, DO, Physician Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
✔ DEA registration, if applicable
✔ Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Correctional Healthcare experience preferred
✔ Ability to obtain and maintain facility security clearance
✔ PA and NP candidates must maintain an active collaborating physician relationship as required by Georgia law
✔ Applicants requiring a collaborating physician must already have, or be able to secure, a collaborating physician willing to enter into a collaborative agreement for this location
✔ Collaborating physicians must meet all Georgia regulatory requirements, including practicing within the required geographic distance of the facility (currently within a 50-mile radius)
✨ Flexible Scheduling Around Your Existing Practice
✨ Minimal Weekly Time Commitment
✨ No Insurance Billing Responsibilities
✨ Predictable Monthly Compensation
✨ Professional Liability Coverage Provided
✨ Established Nursing Team and Clinical Support
✨ Meaningful Work Serving an Underserved Population
✨ Partner with a Correctional Healthcare Leader with More Than 30 Years of Experience
For more than 30 years, Southern Health Partners has been a trusted leader in correctional healthcare, partnering with facilities nationwide to deliver quality care with compassion, integrity, and respect.
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Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check, drug screening, and any required facility credentialing or clearance processes.
