Physician Correctional Medicine - Competitive Salary
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Haynesville
Posted on: March 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Physician Haynesville Correctional Center -
5039552 - Richmond County, Virginia, United States - Haynesville
Correctional Ctr - Health and Human Services - Public Safety -
Full-Time (Salaried) - Dept of Corr - Central Admin Title:
Physician HCC00642: Haynesville Correctional Center State Role
Title: Physician II Hiring Range: $225,000 - $326,353 Pay Band: 8
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: Haynesville
Correctional Ctr 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, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or similar
specialty Active license to practice medicine in Virginia, and
board eligible or certified Extensive knowledge of the information
and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries,
diseases, and deformities This includes 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 – orally and in writing/email
Additional Considerations Experience working in a Correctional
Environment Experience treating in a public health care setting
Keywords: Ascend Medical Staffing, Hampton , Physician Correctional Medicine - Competitive Salary, Healthcare , Haynesville, Virginia
