Regional Medical Director (Eastern): Department of Corrections

Title: Regional Medical Director (Eastern): Department of Corrections

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: 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.

Based out of a designated Correctional Facility in the Eastern Region, the Regional Medical Director provides supervision of medical practitioners and coverage at all Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facilities within the Eastern Region.

Position provides interval medical practitioner and practice performance reviews to assure medical providers are meeting appropriate standards of care.

Assists the Chief Medical Officer and medical practitioners in responding to litigation from inmates.

Performs assessments, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and develops and reviews medical guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Develops expectations and monitors metrics for medical practitioners for each facility.

Communicates as needed with the Chief Medical Officer, Regional Nurse Manager, Regional Health Service Administrator, and other Departmental and facility staff to coordinate medical services and initiatives.

Assists in the provision of on call and direct patient care coverage of all facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Virginia medical license.

Board certification or board-eligible in primary care or related field.

Proficiency in medical policies, practices, and procedures.

Experience supervising/managing medical providers and other clinicians in a medical setting.

Extensive experience as a practicing physician.

Knowledge and skills to evaluate the performance of independent providers in the

VADOC.

Willing and able to provide feedback on practice patterns and evidence-based practices.

Assist with providing peer review and continuing medication education.

Good interpersonal skills, superior communication skills both orally and in writing.

Ability to supervise medical staff and independent practitioners across the VADOC healthcare system.

Additional Considerations

Extensive experience as a practicing physician.

Experience with electronic health records and telemedicine.

Experience in correctional medicine.

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.

Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.

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: Human Resource

Phone: 804-385-1123

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted

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 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.