Physician or MD (Bristol, TN) – Youth Residential Program
About The Position
PsyPhyCare, a division of Business Staffing of America, Inc., is seeking a Primary Care Physician to provide on-site medical services to students in a federally supported residential youth program in Bristol, Tennessee. The program serves young adults ages 16–24 and supports their preparation for meaningful employment and independent living. The physician will deliver direct clinical care and collaborate with residential and program staff in a structured, community-based setting. This is a part-time contract role, approximately 8 hours per week, typically one day per week. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday during center operating hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no weekends required. Scheduling is flexible within those operating hours. The position is on-site in Bristol, TN; telehealth and remote work are not available.
Requirements
- Hold an active, unrestricted Physician license in Tennessee and be able to practice independently.
- Maintain current DEA registration.
- Maintain current CPR/AED certification.
- Maintain active malpractice/professional liability insurance and general liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing primary care in adolescent health, family medicine, community health, or a similar clinical setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive on-site primary care to enrolled students and maintain an active presence in the Health & Wellness Department.
- Conduct cursory medical evaluations, typically within 48 hours of student entry.
- Perform physical examinations and provide routine and preventive primary care.
- Order, review, and oversee required entry laboratory studies, including hemoglobin or hematocrit, pregnancy, age-appropriate Pap smears, chlamydia and gonorrhea, HIV, and urine drug screening.
- Administer and oversee immunizations, including boosters for incomplete immunization series, hepatitis B vaccinations for health occupations training students, and Tuberculin skin testing (Mantoux).
- Perform vision and hearing screenings.
- Assess and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Provide prescription services in coordination with nursing staff and the Center Mental Health Consultant.
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary staff and refer students to off-center physicians or specialists when advanced care is required.
- Promote preventive health education and wellness initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and ensure compliance with federal program standards and healthcare regulations.
- Uphold professional, ethical, and confidentiality standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
