Physician Correctional Medicine - Competitive Salary
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Sussex
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Physician Sussex State Prison Complex (open to
all providers) 5039542 Sussex, Virginia, United States Sussex I and
II Prison Complex Health and Human Services Full-Time (Salaried)
Dept of Corr - Central Admin Title: Physician SPC00720: Sussex
State Prison Complex State Role Title: Physician II - 49152 Hiring
Range: $225,000 - $326,353 Pay Band: 8 Agency: Dept of Corr -
Central Admin Location: Sussex I State Prison Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties $30,000 Sign-On Bonus or up to
$60,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new
hires. This Institutional Physician position 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 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 to 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 institution’s internal health
services multidisciplinary team. Minimum Qualifications Graduation
from an accredited medical college Completion of an approved
residency in a primary care specialty, Internal Medicine, Emergency
Medicine, or similar specialty Active license to practice medicine
in Virginia, and board eligible or certified Extensive knowledge of
the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human
injuries, diseases, and deformities This includes 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 – orally and in writing/email
Additional Considerations Experience working in a Correctional
Environment Experience treating in a public health care setting
Contact: Robert Brabbs BSN/RN Ascend Medical Staffing
rbrabbs@ascendmed.com (517) 612-9507
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