Physician (Part-time): Lawrenceville Correctional Center

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 158,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a part-time Physician II at Lawrenceville Correctional Center to provide clinical care and medication management for offenders. The role works with a Nurse Manager and nursing staff within a multidisciplinary health services team, focusing on evidence-based treatment and patient education.

Requirements include medical degree, Virginia license, completion of an approved primary care residency, and board eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical college and Virginia license.
• Completion of a residency in a primary care specialty.
• Board eligibility or certification in a primary care field.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical care and medication management to offenders with nursing support.
• Analyze histories, symptoms, and diagnostics to diagnose and treat health issues.
• Prescribe medications and interventional measures with emphasis on safety and efficacy.
• Educate patients on self-management and participate in the health services team.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Mental health knowledge

DSM criteria

Professional ethics

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Board eligibility

Correctional experience

Education

Medical degree

Virginia medical license

Job description

Title:

Physician (Part-time): Lawrenceville Correctional Center

State Role Title:

Physician II

Hiring Range:

$115.32 - $167.26/hour

Pay Band:

8

Agency:

Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:

Lawrenceville CC

Agency Website:

https://vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type:

General Public - G

Job Duties

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 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

This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12-month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

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
• 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

• Board eligible or certified in a primary care specialty
• Completion of an approved residency in a primary care specialty
• Experience providing medical care in a correctional setting

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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.
• VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
• VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised:

08 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time