Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Ascend Medical Staffing; Capron (VA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 327,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physician for the Deerfield Correctional Center. The role involves providing comprehensive medical care to offenders, managing treatment plans, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong medical background, excellent communication skills, and experience in a correctional setting. This position offers a competitive salary range and potential bonuses for eligible new hires.

Benefits

$30,000 Sign-On Bonus

Up to $60,000 Student Loan Repayment

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Virginia.
• Board eligible or certified in a primary care specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical care and medication management to offenders.
• Diagnose and treat acute health care problems.
• Educate patients about self-management of illnesses.

Skills

Communication

Medical Knowledge

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Primary Care

Job description

Physician: Deerfield Correctional Center Health and Human Services, Public Safety

Physician: Deerfield Correctional Center

Title: Physician: Deerfield Correctional Center

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: $225,000 - $326,353

Pay Band:

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Deerfield Correctional Center

Agency Email:

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

Additional Considerations

Experience providing medical care in a correctional setting

If you have any interest, feel free to reach out anytime
Contact:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing