Principal Physician (40 Hour)

Introduction

Join our team as a Board-Certified Physician and take the lead in delivering expert medical care, guiding teams, and sharping the future of healthcare!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) has exciting opportunities for Principal Physicians to join our team within the Health Services Unit for MacDougall Walker Correctional Institution located in Suffield, CT.

This recruitment will also be used to fill future vacancies at facilities across the State! We encourage all Physicians who are interested in an opportunity with the DOC to apply.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• SCHEDULE: First shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• LOCATION: MacDougall Walker Correctional Institution located in Suffield, CT.
• NOTE: This is a hazardous duty position. Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings, including a 25-year hazardous duty retirement (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV);
• Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
• Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program;
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and
• A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!

As a Physician at the DOC, we can also provide you with:

• CT State medical license reimbursement, and;
• Malpractice insurance covered by the State of Connecticut.

In addition to the base annual salary, you may be approved for these additional compensation bonuses:

• A recruitment incentive of up to $30,000.
• Physicians who are Board-certified in their area of practice will be eligible to receive a three thousand dollar ($3,000) annual bonus.
• Physicians who have a job related second Board (e.g., Forensic psychiatry, Addiction psychiatry, etc.) will be eligible to receive a five thousand dollar ($5000) annual bonus.

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YOUR ROLE

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.

In this role, you will work and gain experience with in the following:

• Infirmary, in-patient level care
• Pediatric and youth populations (in certain locations)
• Emergency triage
• Infectious Disease management (in certain locations)

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.

More details about this role can be found in the class specification.

OUR MISSION

The Department of Correction shall strive 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. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

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Selection Plan

IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

• Please include your licensing credentials within your application.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: 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.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for providing clinical administrative and/or supervisory functions and/or direct care medical services as a board certified physician.

In the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner this class is accountable for performing autopsies and conducting investigations of sudden and medically unattended deaths.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides 24 hour medical supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled including on-call and weekend coverage;
• Makes rounds and provides direct care and clinical oversight of multi-disciplinary treatment teams;
• Coordinates work of medical staff with related programs;
• Reviews treatment plans, medical records, diagnoses and patient discharge plans for adherence to policies and/or The Joint Commission (TJC) and Health Care Financing Authority (HCFA) standards;
• Provides education and training as indicated, e.g. grand rounds and case conferences;
• Assigns, oversees and evaluates work of staff and on-site night duty physicians;
• Conducts and/or participates in meetings on medical and administrative policy, research programs, medical program development and treatment techniques;
• Assesses, examines and evaluates patients for admission or discharge;
• Monitors the use of special treatment procedures;
• Assesses, examines, diagnoses and prescribes appropriate medications and other biologic treatments;
• Consults on difficult and/or complex cases;
• Develops and implements QA/QI process improvement initiatives;
• Prepares and/or reviews reports, medical records and correspondence;
• Perform utilization review and management functions;
• Attends court hearings as a state witness;
• Performs related duties as required.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER:

• Performs autopsies at Office of the Medical Examiner or other facilities for determination of cause of death, trace evidence, establishment of identification and estimation of time of death;
• Conducts investigation and examination at scene of sudden or medically unattended death or hospital where a person may have been pronounced dead on arrival or following hospitalization for injury;
• Makes inquiries into circumstances of death for purposes of establishing cause and manner of death;
• Compares findings at scene of death with results of autopsies to establish cause and time of death;
• Testifies about findings in courts of law;
• Exchanges information and works with municipal and State Police, health departments and other agencies in resolving cases;
• Participates in educational programs for medical and law enforcement students and officials;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • methods and principles of medicine and surgery;
  • current principles and methods of assessment and treatment of patients with medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders;
  • recent developments in field of medicine and substance abuse including treatment models and best practices;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to
  • examine for, diagnose, assess and treat patients with illnesses and substance abuse disorders;
  • prescribe medications and other treatments specific to medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders;
• Ability to
  • develop a collaborative group practice environment with other physicians, psychiatrists and members of interdisciplinary teams;
  • analyze and interpret laboratory reports, x-ray reports and other medical reports and findings;
• Administrative/supervisory ability.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER:

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of anatomic pathology;
• Knowledge of
  • forensic pathology;
  • principles and practices of general medicine and surgery;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communications skills;
  • skill in pathological technique and determination of cause of death;
• Ability to
  • supervise and teach laboratory technicians anatomical pathology techniques;
  • prepare reports of medicolegal autopsies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification in the field of internal medicine, family medicine, or related specialty, from an appropriate medical specialty board.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER: Incumbents in this class must be certified in anatomic pathology by the American Board of Pathology and board eligible in forensic pathology.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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  Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
  
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  Office of the Chief Medical Examiner: incumbents must be certified in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology within two (2) years of employment.
  
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  Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in addictions medicine from the American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
  
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  Incumbents in this class (except for Office of the Chief Medical Examiner) must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).
  
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  Office of the Chief Medical Examiner: incumbents in this class will be required to work on call during evenings/nights on a rotating basis. During an evening on-call the physician is responsible for disposition of all new cases and must conduct any required scene investigations. Evening on call coverage is from 4:30 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. the next day.
  
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  Office of the Chief Medical Examiner: incumbents in this class will be required to work weekends on a rotating basis. When working a weekend the physician must be in the Farmington facility and conduct whatever postmortem examinations are required.
  
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  Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  
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  Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual.
  

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.