Position: Physician (On-Site – Correctional Health Setting)
Location: Leavenworth, Kansas (ZIP: 66048)
Level: Senior
Reports To: Health Services Administrator
Vacancies: 1
Travel Required: No
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Package: Full package available
Salary Range: $225,000 – $300,000 (USD)
Signing Bonus: Negotiable
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Overview
A nationally recognized leader in correctional healthcare is seeking a Physician to provide direct care and clinical leadership within a secure, multi-gender detention facility in Leavenworth, KS. This newly created role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a non-traditional medical setting, while being supported by a strong team-oriented infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive medical care to adult patients including exams, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication prescription, and follow-up care
Provide clinical leadership to the healthcare team, participating in treatment planning and case reviews
Perform routine and emergency medical procedures including minor surgery
Evaluate standards of care and implement improvements in efficiency, quality, and compliance
Collaborate with administration, nursing staff, external hospitals, and public health agencies
Monitor inpatient hospitalizations, oversee serious illness care, and ensure timely documentation and reporting
Maintain medical records security, compliance with accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA, JCAHO), and handle legal inquiries through appropriate channels
Participate in organizational leadership meetings, training, audits, and ongoing accreditation efforts
Maintain vigilance and safety awareness in a secure and potentially high-stress environment
Minimum Requirements
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Active license to practice medicine in the state of Kansas (or willingness to obtain)
Valid driver’s license
Board certification preferred
Ideal Candidate Profile
Strong desire to practice medicine in a correctional or institutional healthcare setting
Skilled at navigating challenging or complex patient populations with professionalism and compassion
Comfortable providing care independently while managing oversight of a multidisciplinary care team
Adaptable, resilient, and capable of functioning well in a highly regulated environment
Interview Process
Prescreen by internal recruitment team
Panel interview with key medical and administrative stakeholders
Final conversation and offer discussion with Chief Population Health Officer
Screening Questions
Are you a board-certified physician?
Are you licensed (or willing to be licensed) in the state of Kansas?
Are you open to working full-time on-site in a secure detention facility housing both male and female residents?
Culture & Benefits
The hiring organization operates with a mission-driven approach, combining public safety with compassionate care. Their “B8 Leadership Principles” guide behavior, decision-making, and team dynamics, ensuring dignity and respect across all levels of care and operations.
This is a career-defining role for someone who wants to combine clinical practice with systemic impact in a structured and supportive setting.
Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Equity Opportunities
Professional Development & CME Support
Full Relocation Assistance