Job Description

Posting number: 09660

Department: City Sheriff - Jail

Job classification: Physician - Sheriff

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement, Medical

Summary

The purpose of the class is to provide comprehensive medical care and clinical oversight for inmates incarcerated within the Hampton Sheriff’s Office correctional facility. The incumbent evaluates and treats patients, provides emergency and urgent medical care, oversees chronic care services, supervises clinical services provided by healthcare staff, monitors outside medical referrals and non-formulary medication utilization, and ensures the quality, continuity, and appropriateness of healthcare services. The position operates within a secure correctional environment and requires compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, medical standards, correctional security requirements, and Hampton Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures.

The Physician performs duties under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator and is accountable for the proper use of delegated authority.

Pursuant to §15.2-1603 of the Code of Virginia, the incumbent is appointed at-will and serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff. This position is non-exempt.

The Physician provides comprehensive medical care to inmates within the Hampton Sheriff’s Office correctional facility. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating medical conditions, responding to emergencies, managing chronic care services, supervising healthcare staff, coordinating outside medical referrals, and ensuring compliance with medical standards and correctional facility policies.

Brief Summary of Typical Tasks:

• Examines, diagnoses, treats, and follows up with inmates.
• Responds to medical emergencies and provides urgent medical treatment.
• Oversees chronic care services and the clinical work of healthcare personnel.
• Coordinates medical referrals and consultations with outside healthcare providers.
• Monitors medication utilization, infection control, and quality assurance programs.
• Maintains accurate medical records and ensures patient confidentiality.
• Provides on-call medical services as required.
• Ensures compliance with medical regulations, patient rights, and correctional security procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Experience in a primary care specialty is preferred.
• Administrative or clinical management experience in a correctional healthcare, institutional healthcare, or managed healthcare environment is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a current license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must possess and maintain current DEA registration.
• Must be board certified, board eligible, or otherwise qualified under applicable Virginia laws and regulations to practice medicine.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must successfully complete any required pre-employment physical examination and other conditions of employment established by the Hampton Sheriff’s Office and the City of Hampton.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
• Must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, medical licensing requirements, professional standards, Hampton Sheriff’s Office policies, and correctional facility rules and regulations.

Additional Requirements:

• The incumbent must maintain professional composure and exercise sound judgment under stressful and adverse conditions, including medical emergencies, critical injuries, death, public scrutiny, and correctional facility incidents.
• The incumbent must be able to read, interpret, and apply applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures, and medical directives.
• The incumbent must understand the legal rights of incarcerated individuals and maintain appropriate standards for patient safety, confidentiality, and security.
• The incumbent may be required to provide on-call medical services and respond to medical emergencies outside normal working hours.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during city emergencies, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
• Pursuant to §15.2-1603 of the Code of Virginia, the incumbent is appointed at-will and serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff.
• This position is exempt.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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