Physician Correctional Medicine - Competitive Salary
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Physician: Indian Creek Correctional Center
State Role Title: Physician II - 49152 Hiring Range: $225,000 -
$326,353 Pay Band: Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location:
Indian Creek Correctional Ctr Agency email: rbrabbs@ascendmed.com
Recruitment Type: 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).
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. If
you have any interest, feel free to reach out anytime! Contact:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN Ascend Medical Staffing rbrabbs@ascendmed.com
(517) 612-9507
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