Correctional Medicine Physician
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Capron
Posted on: June 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Tons of new Permanent Physician openings in Virginia
Dept of Corrections: Deerfield Correctional Center-up to $336,000
base State Role Title: Physician II Hiring Range: $231,750- $336,144 Pay Band: 8 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: Deerfield Correctional Center Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties $30,000 Sign-On Bonus or up to $60,000 Student Loan Repayment,
or relocation assistance may be available for eligible new
hires. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited medical college
Title: Physician: Deerfield Correctional Center
This Institutional Physician position 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 offenders 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
offenders to improve behaviors.
Assists with preparation and modification of the treatment plans
and recommends to appropriate programs.
Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic
illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients individual
circumstances.
Provides evidence based health education to the offender
population.
Is one of the primary members of the institution s internal health
services multidisciplinary team.
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
If you think you are interested in VADOC just reach out! I
appreciate you allowing me to help!
Thanks,
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing
Keywords: Ascend Medical Staffing, Portsmouth , Correctional Medicine Physician, Healthcare , Capron, Virginia
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