Principal Physician (40 Hour) #260616-4661RQ-001

Introduction Join our team as a Board-Certified Physician and take the lead in delivering expert medical care, guiding teams, and sharpening the future of healthcare! The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction has exciting opportunities for Principal Physicians to join our team within the Health Services Unit for MacDougall Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield, CT and Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire, 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 and Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire, CT NOTE: This is a hazardous duty position. Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty (paid) training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT What We Can Offer You 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—13 paid holidays per calendar year Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees CT State medical license reimbursement Malpractice insurance covered by the State of Connecticut Base annual salary with additional compensation bonuses: up to $30,000 recruitment incentive, $3,000 annual bonus for Board-certified physicians, and $5,000 annual bonus for those with a second Board 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. Infirmary, in-patient level care Pediatric and youth populations (in certain locations) Emergency triage Infectious Disease management (in certain locations) 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 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. 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 Performs utilization review and management functions Attends court hearings as a state witness 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, 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 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. Preferred Qualifications Experience as an Infectious Diseases Specialist Experience in Family Medicine Special Requirements 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. 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. 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). 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). Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s). Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Connecticut