Medical Director: Deerfield Correctional Center

Company: Commonwealth Of Virginia
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

$30,000 Sign on Bonus or $60,000 Student Loan Repayment for eligible new hiresIndependently resolves complex medical issues and provide leadership and supervision to all independent clinical staff and various providersProvides clinical direction to Health Services unit within facilityCommunicates expectations of staff clearly and relates them to the goals and objectives of the department or unitThis position assures appropriate staff are present and providing care within their area of competency, including coordinating coverage of all independent practitioners and extenders.Develops medical staff bylaws and holds medical staff meetings at least monthly and more frequently when needed. This includes but is not limited to processes for granting privileges, clinical competency assessments, peer reviews and due process for removal of clinical privilegesProvides clinical direction and overall supervision of care delivered by Unit’s Interdisciplinary Team consistent with ACA, completion of physical/psychiatric evaluations, DX, and treatment.

Minimum Qualifications

Medical doctor with a Virginia licenseGraduation from an accredited medical schoolConsiderable active medical treatment and management experienceStrong diagnostic and treatment planning skillsStrong management and supervisory skillsStrong interpersonal skills and communication skillsAbility to work cooperatively with the nursing department and the allied health professionals in partnership with the Healthcare AdministratorPossess a Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required upon hireAbility to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100.Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia § 2.2-3132.

Additional Considerations

Experience working in a correctional medical settingBoard eligible/certified in internal medicine, family practice, emergency medicine or other similar medical/surgical specialty

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.

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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.

Medical Director: Deerfield Correctional Center Southampton

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Posted: October 27th, 2026