Physician : Fluvanna Correctional Center Women

Title: Physician #00591 :
Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women

State Role

Title:

Physician II

Hiring Range: $231,750 - $336,144

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Fluvanna Correctional Center

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-opportuni

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

• $30k Sign-On Bonus, up to $60k Student Loan Repayment, or Relocation Assistance (all with tenure agreements) available for eligible state 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 interprets 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 approaching 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.

• 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

Experience providing medical care in a correctional setting

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Background Investigation Requirements:
All applicants are subject to a background investigation. 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 Officers, 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…