Physician: St. Bride's Correctional Center
Company: DHRM
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Physician: St. Bride's Correctional Center State Role
Title: Physician II - 49152 Hiring Range: $225,000- $326,353 Pay
Band: 8 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: St. Brides
Correctional Center Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov
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 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. 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 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. Special Instructions for ALL
DOC Postings: If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates
can expect the following: Background Investigation Requirements:
All applicants are subject to a background investiga-tion.
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 Offic-ers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers
and others. Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for
this position are only accepted electronically through the
Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All
applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for
the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered
applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to
interview an applicant is based solely on the information received
for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement
Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue
Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Manage-ment
(DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST
attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or
résumé. 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 pro-cess. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation
service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more
information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia
Department of Veterans Services Contact Information Name: Christina
Payne Phone: (804) 971-6084 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.
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