Physician Correctional Medicine - Competitive Salary
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Troy
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
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 rbrabbs@ascendmed.com (517) 612-9507
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