Internal Medicine Physician
At a glance
Internal Medicine Physician role posted by Ascend Medical Staffing, a recruiter. State Farm, VA · full-time · up to $336,000 a year.
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Assess patients’ histories, symptoms, examinations and test information to reach diagnoses
- Treat urgent illnesses, infections and injuries, and choose suitable tests or other interventions
- Manage medications and recommend behavioral measures and treatment plans for patients in custody
- Teach patients to manage acute or chronic conditions and provide health education to the inmate population
- Coordinate care with nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team, with assignments potentially at other sites
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 diagnosing and treating injuries and disease, plus comprehensive knowledge of mental illness and DSM criteria
- You can work effectively on an interdisciplinary treatment team and communicate clearly in speech and writing
Who this fits
This role suits a primary care physician providing clinical care in a correctional setting; correctional-care experience is an additional consideration. You may be assigned other duties or locations to meet the department’s clinical and administrative needs.
From the recruiter
Tons of new Permanent Physician openings in Virginia Dept of Corrections: State Farm Correctional Center-up to $336,000 base
Title: Physician : State Farm Correctional Center
State Role Title: Physician II
Hiring Range: $231,750 - $336,144
Pay Band: 8
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: State Farm Correctional Center
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
If you think this might be a good fit for you, reach out anytime!
Contact:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing