Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

Salary

$118,414.40 - $316,076.80 Annually

Location

Coralville - 52241 - Johnson County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-02999

Agency

244 Corrections - Iowa Medical and Classification Center (Oakdale)

Opening Date

05/06/2026

Closing Date

5/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

Tiffany.Yoder@iowa.gov

To Apply

For consideration - all applicants must submit an application through this site.

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Job Description

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Corrections.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Provide Direct Medical Care and Assessments for Incarcerated Individuals (I/Is)

• Complete I/I intake physicals and clinic at IMCC and other DOC facilities as delegated by the DOC Medical Director.
• Provide medical screening, including assessments of acute or chronic medical health problems, obtaining health and psychosocial history, performing complete physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests (labs, x-rays, EKGs, or referrals to off-site specialists at UIHC).
• Treat I/Is' acute injuries, including suturing lacerations or addressing emergent situations as they occur.
• Perform annual physical examinations as required by DOC policy, identifying and diagnosing newly found health problems.
• Monitor chronic medical diseases of I/Is as identified in the ICON medical system per DOC policy.
• Assess and monitor I/Is' deteriorating medical conditions, corresponding with the DOC Medical Director for possible transfer to UIHC.
• Be present during scheduled Telemed appointments to communicate medical knowledge and assessments to UIHC practitioners for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Monday- Friday position

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completion of an internship program and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.

NOTE: Be sure to include your license information with your application

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?

Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree
• No

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Have you graduated from an accredited school of medicine, completed an internship program and hold a licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa?

• Yes
• No

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Have you included your license number and expiration date in the application?

• No
• Yes

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Employer State of Iowa

Agency 244 Corrections - Iowa Medical and Classification Center (Oakdale) Address 2700 Coral Ridge Ave

Coralville, Iowa, 52241

Website https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/iowa-doc-districts-and-facilities/imcc