Physician (Part-time) Brunswick Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP)

Title : Physician (Part-time) : Brunswick Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP)

State Role Title : Physician II

Hiring Range : $111.42 - $161.60 / hour

Pay Band : 8

Agency : Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location : Brunswick CCAP

Agency Website :

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

Job Duties

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 offenders 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 offenders to improve behaviors. Assists with preparation and modification of the treatment plans and recommends appropriate programs. Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses tailoring instructions to patients individual circumstances. Provides evidence-based health education to the offender population. Is one of the primary members of the institutions internal health services multidisciplinary team

This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1500 hours per agency during the 12-month period of May 1 April 30 regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC candidates can expect the following :

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 Drivers 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 Virginias 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 Management (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 process. 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 :

Email : Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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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Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 111 - 161