Physician #00230: Bland Correctional Center

Title: Physician #00230: Bland Correctional Center

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: $239,861 - $347,909

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Bland Correctional Center

Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

$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 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)

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
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 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: Alexandra Helfrecht

Phone: (804) 235-1883

Email: Alexandra.Helfrecht@vadoc.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] or by calling
DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.