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Staff Physician in Jarratt, VA - Greensville Correctional Center
Miami, Florida, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location 9614, Jarratt, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/30/21
At Armor Health, we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the wellness and wellbeing of the lives entrusted by our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best in class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Through our core values, embrace change, take ownership, attention to detail, sense of urgency, results oriented and collaborative environment. We are a dynamic team that is setting the bar and revolutionizing correctional healthcare.

Job Summary:

Provides and manages direct health care for patients in a correctional facility.


Essential Functions:
  • Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for patients in a correctional facility.
  • Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
  • Maintain medical records and charts documenting all medical services rendered.
  • Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
  • Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
  • Follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
  • Respond to requests from Security Staff as well as Armor Staff in accordance with Armor and Facility Guidelines. This includes following the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.