Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Title: Physician: Deerfield Correctional Center

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: $225,000 - $326,353

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Deerfield Correctional Center

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• $30,000 Sign‑On Bonus or up to $60,000 Student Loan Repayment, or relocation assistance may be available for eligible new hires.
• Operates a Doctor's Office Practice within the correctional center.
• Supported by a Nurse Manager who operates the health services system at the site.
• Provides professional medical care and medication management to offenders with assistance from nursing staff.
• Analyzes and interprets patient 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 treatment plans and recommends to appropriate programs.
• Educates patients about self‑management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to their 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.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Virginia.
• Board eligible or certified in a primary care specialty.
• Extensive knowledge of diagnostic and treatment techniques for human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental illness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current 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.

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