Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine Needed in LA

Job Description

Barton Associates is seeking an experienced Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 53-day locum tenens position providing telehealth services to a correctional facility in Louisiana. Starting on 05/02/2025, this part-time assignment requires coverage for 3 hours once a week, preferably Wednesday through Friday. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with providing basic sick calls, giving standing orders, prescribing and refilling medications, and making referrals via telehealth. This role offers a flexible schedule and the potential for extension, making it an excellent opportunity for a nurse practitioner seeking a rewarding telehealth placement in correctional medicine.

Job Details: 

Location: Louisiana 

Facility Type: Correctional Facility 

Start Date: 05/02/2025 

LOA: 53 days 

Provider Type Needed: Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine 

Schedule: 3 hours once a week, preferably Wednesday-Friday

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide telehealth consultations to inmates in a correctional facility setting
• Conduct basic sick calls and assess patient health concerns remotely
• Issue standing orders for patient care and treatment
• Prescribe and refill medications as necessary
• Make appropriate referrals to specialists or for further medical care
• Collaborate with on-site healthcare staff to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Adhere to all correctional facility protocols and security measures
• Ensure compliance with telemedicine regulations and best practices
• Participate in case reviews and quality improvement initiatives as needed

Additional Information:

• Louisiana nurse practitioner license required
• Experience in internal medicine and telehealth preferred
• Familiarity with correctional healthcare a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport via video consultations
• Flexibility to adapt to the unique challenges of providing care in a correctional setting

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Benefits: 

• Strong compensation 

• Travel-related expenses covered 

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided 

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs? 

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.