Physician (On-Call) (Variable Rate) Multiple Opportunities | Office/On-site #261014-4662VR-001

State of Connecticut; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Whiting Forensic Hospital is seeking on-call physicians to cover 16-hour weekday shifts and 24-hour weekend shifts at our Middletown, CT facility. The role includes supervising medical care for patients, diagnosing and treating conditions, and coordinating with treatment teams to support recovery.

Applicants should have completed an MD degree, and be prepared to meet state requirements for medical practice.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medicine, psychiatry, and substance abuse treatment.
• Ability to develop and monitor integrated treatment plans.
• Skill in examining, diagnosing and treating patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour medical supervision to patients and hospital coverage as scheduled, including on-call and weekend coverage.
• Examine, diagnose and medically treat patients; order and interpret tests.
• Coordinate treatment with other therapeutic programs and treatment teams; maintain medical records.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

MD degree

Job description

Introduction

Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact?

Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring multiple On-Call Physicians to join our team. This position will fill on-call needs within our Hospital in Middletown. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

Position Highlights

• Work Schedule: Our hospital needs are:
  • 16-hour weekday shift, 4:30 pm to 8:30 am; or,
  • 24-hour weekend shift, 8:30 am to 8:30 am
• Location: 70 O'Brien Dr, Middletown, CT

What We Can Offer You

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• The opportunity to:
  • Join a vibrant professional learning community of Board-Certified Physicians and Psychiatrists
  • Support an agency deeply committed to improving the lives of those we serve
  • Make a meaningful difference in the public sector

What You'll Be Doing

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
• Provide support to hospital that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
• Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
• Make a difference in the public sector; and
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

More About The Agency And Facilities

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

Whiting Forensic Hospital provides high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient. Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community.

Please Note

• A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
• All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

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 Joseph K. Fried at [e-mail].

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for providing part‑time medical treatment services to patients.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides 24-hour medical supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled, including on-call and weekend coverage;
• Examines, diagnoses and medically treats patients;
• Develops and monitors integrated treatment plans;
• Interviews, examines and admits patients to treatment;
• Performs physical examinations;
• Orders, analyzes and interprets medical and laboratory tests;
• Prescribes appropriate medications and treatments;
• Coordinates treatment with other therapeutic programs;
• Provides medical expertise and consultation to treatment teams;
• Orders and monitors special treatment procedures;
• Performs discharge planning;
• Participates in staff meetings;
• Maintains accurate, up-to‑date medical records and prepares required reports according to hospital policy and/or JCAHO and HCFA standards;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• 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;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • examine for, diagnose, assess and treat patients with medical and/or substance abuse disorders;
  • prescribe appropriate medications and other treatments specific to medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders;
  • analyze and interpret laboratory reports, x-rays and other medical reports and findings;
  • maintain accurate patient records and charts.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

Completion of one (1) year of a residency program.

Special Requirements

• Incumbents 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 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.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to demonstrate continued competency and proficiency in the practice of medicine by successfully completing an established agency program.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to be board-certified in internal medicine, family medicine or neurology.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual.
• This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.

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.