Correctional Medicine Physician
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Troy
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Tons of new Permanent Physician openings in Virginia Dept of
Corrections: Fluvanna CC for Women-up to $336,000 base Title:
Physician: Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women State Role Title:
Physician II Hiring Range: $231,750 - $336,144 Pay Band: Agency:
Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: Fluvanna 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 Special Instructions You will be provided a
confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is
submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your
account to check the status of your application for this position.
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. Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for
this position are only accepted electronically through the
Commonwealth of Virginia s Electronic Recruitment System. All
applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for
the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered
applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to
interview an applicant is based solely on the information received
for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé. If
you are looking for anything at VADOC or locums reach out anytime.
I am happy to help. Contact: Robert Brabbs BSN/RN Ascend Medical
Staffing
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