Physician Internal Medicine - Competitive Salary
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Physician need in Indian Creek Correctional
Center 5039535 Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Indian Creek
Correctional Ctr Health and Human Services Public Safety Full-Time
(Salaried) Dept of Corr - Central Admin Title: Physician ICC00681:
Indian Creek Correctional Center State Role Title: Physician II -
49152 Hiring Range: $225,000 - $326,353 Pay Band: 8 Agency: Dept of
Corr - Central Admin Location: Indian Creek 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 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.
Additional Considerations Experience providing medical care in a
correctional setting. Contact: Robert Brabbs BSN/RN Ascend Medical
Staffing rbrabbs@ascendmed.com (517) 612-9507
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