Physician (MD/DO)

Fidelity Partners•Bristol, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician will provide on-site medical services to students at Jacobs Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Bristol, Tennessee. The role emphasizes early identification and diagnosis of medical concerns, basic and preventive care, health education, management of chronic and acute conditions, appropriate referrals, and coordination with the Center’s Health and Wellness program. The students served are generally financially disadvantaged youth ages 16 through 24. This part-time/intermittent position is contingent upon contract award. The contract provides 400 total clinical hours per contract year shared among proposed physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants; the individual physician’s allocation is unspecified. Services are generally scheduled on-site one or two weekdays per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Exact days and hours are established by mutual agreement with Center personnel. Services are not scheduled on Government holidays identified in the solicitation. Remote work is not a regular arrangement, and travel is not anticipated or authorized. The base period is January 11, 2027, through January 10, 2028, with four potential option years through January 10, 2032, and a possible six-month extension through July 10, 2032. Estimated total compensation is $126.41 per hour. There is no specified formal security clearance; assignment is contingent upon applicable Center security procedures and any required background check, drug testing, credential verification, onboarding, and facility-access requirements.

Requirements

Hold an active, unrestricted Tennessee license to practice medicine independently as a physician (MD or DO).
Maintain a current, valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
Maintain medical/professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and applicable general liability insurance throughout the assignment.
Be qualified to diagnose, treat, prescribe, and provide required medical services within the scope of Tennessee law.
Be able to work independently and as part of a healthcare team serving financially disadvantaged youth, generally ages 16 through 24.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, OSHA, HIPAA, Job Corps requirements, and American Medical Association requirements and guidance.
Consent to a criminal background check and drug testing if required by the Contracting Officer.
Submit a current resume documenting relevant education, clinical experience, and qualifications.
Submit a copy of the active, unrestricted Tennessee physician license and current DEA registration.
Provide proof of the required medical/professional liability insurance and applicable general liability insurance.
Provide consent and documentation required for any requested background check, drug testing, credential verification, onboarding, or facility-access process.

Responsibilities

Provide physician oversight or supervision to a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant when applicable and required by Tennessee law and Center staffing arrangements.
Independently evaluate students, establish diagnoses and treatment plans, prescribe medications, and determine when specialty, emergency, or hospital care is required.
Review applicant files promptly when requested, conduct intake physical examinations, and develop medical treatment plans as applicable.
Identify and diagnose medical concerns and provide basic medical care, preventive services, health promotion, and health education consistent with Job Corps requirements.
Treat minor conditions, episodic illnesses, and acute conditions; provide first aid, CPR, and other care within professional capabilities and authorized scope.
Develop written diagnoses and treatment plans for students with chronic conditions or disabilities and support ongoing chronic-care management.
Prescribe controlled and non-controlled medications within authorized privileges and collaborate with the Substance Abuse Counselor and Center Medical Counselor regarding Schedule II medications and long-term medication management as needed.
Establish and use an appropriate referral system for students requiring specialty, emergency, or other medical care; recommend hospitalization when clinically indicated.
Promptly document diagnoses, treatment and management plans, medications, recommendations, and each student interaction in the Student Health Record and required Job Corps forms.
Participate during scheduled service hours in Disability Accommodation Committee meetings, applicant file-review meetings, monthly calls, webinars, training, assessments, and quality-improvement activities.
Provide monthly health-related reporting to the Center Director and Health and Wellness Director, including medical separations, special-service needs and costs, equipment needs, and supply or medication depletion.
Protect patient privacy and safeguard confidential student health records in accordance with HIPAA and Government and Center requirements.
Coordinate with Center departments and programs to support integrated health promotion, education, and student participation in recommended treatment plans.
Follow applicable infection-control, workplace-safety, Center-security, timekeeping, and equipment-cleaning and maintenance requirements.