Physician (Per Diem) Recruitment # 240924-4666HD-001 Location Wethersfield, CT Date Opened 9/26/2024 08:00:00 AM Salary $204.90/hour Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 10/2/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Do you have a passion for supporting others? Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic health care environment in the public sector? If so, we invite you to discover this exceptional opportunity as a Per Diem Physician. The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Correction (https://portal.ct.gov/DOC) (DOC) is seeking a per diem Physician (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4666HD&R1=&R3=) . The position is based at the Central Office in Wethersfield, CT. POSITION DETAILS Provision of high quality medical care is essential to our mission of leading safe and secure facilities while ensuring the wellness of our inmate population, our staff and the general public. As a member of the Health Services Unit, you will have the opportunity to: + Be part of a 700-member team dedicated to improving the health of nearly 13,000 patients. + Fulfill public service by providing clinical care to a vulnerable patient population. + Avoid hassles with insurance companies and billing requirements. + Work in a safe and collaborative environment with nursing and administrative support. + Get clinical exposure to varied medical pathologies and case presentations. + Perform charting with a modern electronic health record. This position will work at least 16 hours per pay period (shift and hours negotiable). OUR MISSION The Department of Correction (DOC) shall aim to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders. For an inside look at what it is like to work as a healthcare professional in a correctional setting, check out the video below! Selection Plan Before you apply: + In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. + The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. + All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. Important information for after you apply: + This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. + Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. + Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. + For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Questions about this position should be directed to Jake Ferrari at jake.ferrari@ct.gov. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state facility this class is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of clients or for acting as a medical consultant on a variety of programs. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Participates in diagnosis, care and treatment of patients in an assigned service; + Makes daily rounds or attends clinic sessions to examine patients, outline appropriate treatment and review work of nurses and attendants; + Instructs paraprofessional and professional staff with respect to regimens for individual patients and general medical management; + Reviews records, interviews visitors and answers inquiries; + Prescribes occupational, physical, psychological and industrial therapy for patients; + Investigates complaints and unusual occurrences and makes reports of findings; + With consultation, may manage medical and surgical treatments; + May teach professional and attendant groups; + May serve as medical consultant to specialized statewide health programs; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Knowledge of + principles and practices of medicine with particular reference to mentally ill, handicapped, chronically ill or imprisoned individuals; + recent developments in field of medicine; + Skills + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + in mental and physical diagnoses. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license to practice medicine and surgery as issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online