Correctional Medicine Physician
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Oakwood
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Tons of new Permanent Physician openings in Virginia Dept of
Corrections: Keen Mountain CCenter-up to $336,000 base Title:
Physician : 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
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