Correctional Health Physician II - Impactful Patient Care

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 232,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $30,000

Student loan repayment up to $60,000

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers at Indian Creek Correctional Center seeks a Physician II to manage medical care in a correctional setting, operating a Doctor’s Office Practice with nursing support.

The role emphasizes evidence-based diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and patient education for offenders; a transition to interdisciplinary team work and adherence to safety and cost considerations is expected.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental illness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current DSM diagnostic criteria.
• Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of practice and interventions for the population.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Doctor’s Office Practice within the correctional center with nursing support.
• Provide professional medical care and medication management to offenders.
• Analyze patient histories and diagnostic information to develop diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Educate patients about self-management of illnesses and health education to offenders.

Skills

Medical knowledge

DSM criteria knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers at Indian Creek Correctional Center seeks a Physician II to manage medical care in a correctional setting, operating a Doctor’s Office Practice with nursing support.

The role emphasizes evidence-based diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and patient education for offenders; a transition to interdisciplinary team work and adherence to safety and cost considerations is expected.