Associate Medical Director

Position Summary

The Physician Supervisor (Associate Medical Director) is responsible for professional medical services to patients in accordance with standards of practice in Corrections and community standards, and the Bureau of Health Services Policies, Procedures and Standards.

The Associate Medical Director attends to the medical needs of patients, diagnosing and treating illness and injuries and arranging for professional consultation when warranted; supervises, in conjunction with the Health Service Manager, the development and implementation of treatment protocols and patient work flows. This position supervises the physicians and nurse practitioners at designated regional institutions. The Associate Medical Director will meet as needed with a multidisciplinary team including Health Services Managers, Assistant Directors of Nursing, Wardens, Psychological Services, Security, Medical Director, and others, in order to formulate and implement medical policies, operational procedures and work flows at the unit level.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 50-51 with base pay starting from $127.74/hour - $141.45/hour. Candidates are eligible for an additional $21.00/hour for Board Certification and $7.00/hour for supervisory duties. Total starting compensation from $265,699.20 - $294,216 annually.

Pay rates on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.

The Associate Medical Director provides direct care at other institutions, and on-call duties, as directed by the Medical Director.

Qualifications

• Providing direct care to patients (examinations, recommend treatment options, order lab work/treatments, etc.)
• Supervising, leading, and/or overseeing the work of others (e.g. training, advising, reviewing work, etc.)
• Providing clinical supervision and consultation to medical staff

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a current license to practice medicine in the State of Wisconsin.
• Must meet continuing medical education requirements for each biennium as established by the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Medical Examining Board.
• Must possess and maintain current board certification through the American Board of Medical Specialties, in the fields of family medicine, internal medicine, preventive medicine or emergency medicine.
• Must maintain certification in BLS by the American Heart Association and training in the use of the AED and have the ability to perform BLS and/or first aid to prevent loss of life and relieve suffering until appropriate care arrives.
• Must possess a valid personal DEA number (DEA Registration Number).
• Must be enrolled, or be eligible for enrollment, in Wisconsin Medicaid as a provider.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

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