Correctional Medicine Physician
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Capron
Posted on: January 17, 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
Title: Physician: Deerfield Correctional Center 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. 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.
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 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
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