Correctional Medicine Physician
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Richmond
Posted on: June 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Tons of new Permanent Physician openings in Virginia
Dept of Corrections: St. Brides Correctional Center-up to $336,000
base Title: Physician: St. Bride's Correctional
Center State Role Title: Physician II Hiring Range: $231,750- $336,144 Pay Band: 8 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: St. Brides Correctional Center 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. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited medical college
This Institutional Physician position is one of the
primary members of the institution s internal health services
multidisciplinary team and 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 inmates 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 inmates to improve behaviors. Assists with
preparation and modification of the treatment plans and recommends
appropriating programs. Educates patients about self-management of
acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients
individual circumstances. Provides evidence-based health education
to the inmate population. Assignments to other duties or locations
may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of
the Department.
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
If you think this might be a fit for you reach out anytime! I am
happy to help.
Thanks,
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing
Keywords: Ascend Medical Staffing, Harrisonburg , Correctional Medicine Physician, Healthcare , Richmond, Virginia
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