Physician Correctional Medicine - Competitive Salary
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Oakwood
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Tons of new Permanent Physician openings in
Virginia Dept of Corrections: Keen Mountain CCenter-up to $336,000
base Title: Physician 00060: 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
rbrabbs@ascendmed.com (517) 612-9507
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