Correctional Medicine Physician
At a glance
Other Specialty Physician role posted by Ascend Medical Staffing, a recruiter. Oakwood, VA · full-time · up to $336,000 a year.
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Provide medical care and manage medications for incarcerated patients, with support from nursing staff
- Review patient histories, symptoms, examinations and test results to reach diagnoses
- Treat acute illnesses, infections and injuries, and choose safe, effective diagnostic or therapeutic steps
- Prescribe authorized medications and behavioral interventions, then help shape treatment plans
- Teach patients to manage acute or chronic conditions and share evidence-based health guidance with inmates
What you bring
- You graduated from an accredited medical college and completed an approved residency in primary care
- You hold a Virginia medical license and are board eligible or certified in a primary care specialty
- You bring extensive knowledge of diagnosis and treatment, plus a strong grasp of mental illness and DSM criteria
- You can work effectively on an interdisciplinary care team and communicate clearly in speech and writing
Who this fits
This role suits a primary care physician who is comfortable treating incarcerated patients and contributing to an interdisciplinary team. The position is based at Keen Mountain Correctional Center in Virginia, with assignments at other locations possible to meet department needs. Finalists undergo a background investigation, and designated safety-sensitive positions require pre-employment drug screening.
From the recruiter
Tons of new Permanent Physician openings in Virginia Dept of Corrections: Keen Mountain CCenter-up to $336,000 base
Title: Physician : Keen Mountain Correctional Center
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: $231,750 - $336,144
Pay Band: 8
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Keen Mountain Correctional Ctr
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
$30k Sign-On Bonus, up to $60k Student Loan Repayment, or Relocation Assistance (all with tenure agreements) available for eligible state new hires.
This Institutional Physician position is one of the primary members of the institution's
internal health services multidisciplinary team and operates a Doctor's Office Practice within the correctional center. The practice is supported by a Nurse Manager who operates the health services system at the site. Primary duties involve providing professional medical care and medication management to inmates with assistance from nursing staff. Analyzes and interpret patients histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses. Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems, such as illnesses, infections, or injuries. Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy. Prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized. Prescribes appropriate chemical or mechanical measures to assist inmates to improve behaviors. Assists with preparation and modification of the treatment plans and recommends appropriating programs. Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients individual circumstances. Provides evidence-based health education to the inmate population. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited medical college
Completion of an approved residency in a primary care specialty
Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Virginia
Board eligible or certified in a primary care specialty
Extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities (including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures)
Comprehensive knowledge of mental illness
Comprehensive knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnostic criteria
Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of practice and interventions appropriate for the assigned population
Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team
Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
Additional Considerations
Experience providing medical care in a correctional setting
Special Instructions
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Contact:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing