Correctional Medicine Physician
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Waverly
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Tons of new Permanent Physician openings in Virginia Dept of
Corrections: Sussex State Prison-up to $336,000 base Title:
Physician: Sussex State Prison State Role Title: Physician II
Hiring Range: $231,750- $336,144 Pay Band: 8 Agency: Dept of Corr -
Central Admin Location: Sussex I State Prison Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties $30,000 Sign-On Bonus or up to
$60,000 Student Loan Repayment 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 Contact: Robert Brabbs BSN
Keywords: Ascend Medical Staffing, Richmond , Correctional Medicine Physician, Healthcare , Waverly, Virginia
