Physician (Per Diem) (Office/On-site)

State of Connecticut - Department of Correction; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

John Dempsey Hospital, Solnit South Campus in Middletown, CT, seeks a per-diem Physician to oversee staff and direct patient medical care on the South campus as needed. The role supports adolescent health services and ensures compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards while delivering high-quality care.

You will provide medical assessments, treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for Connecticut's children and families.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a license to practice medicine and surgery in CT; temporary license allowed up to 1 year.
• Board certification in Pediatrics or Family Medicine preferred; adolescent medicine or similar experience with adolescents is desirable.
• Provide oversight of medical care and ensure CMS and Joint Commission standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Participates in diagnosis, care and treatment of patients on assigned service.
• Makes rounds and clinics to examine patients and review nursing care.
• Instructs staff on regimens for individual patients and medical management.
• Reviews records and responds to inquiries; may manage medical/surgical treatments with consultation.
• Teach professionals and attendants; may serve as medical consultant to statewide programs.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Mental and physical diagnoses

Education

Medical license

Job description

Introduction

Are you a Physician who is passionate about serving the children of Connecticut? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) and UConn Health – are currently accepting applications for one (1) per-diem Physician position at John Dempsey Hospital, Solnit South Campus in Middletown, CT. This per diem Physician position is required to provide oversight of staff and all patient medical care in the hospital on South campus as needed. Adequate coverage to provide medical assessments and care is required to meet CMS hospital Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission standards. This position functions as a direct care staff and is instrumental in planning, developing and coordinating medical care required to meet accreditation and regulatory standards. This Physician would be available to meet the coverage needs of the Adolescent Health Service to provide direct medical assessments and ongoing care to patients in the hospital and remain compliant with the expectation that each admitted patient receives a medical history and examination within 24 hours of admission to the hospital. Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of children and families across Connecticut. In this rewarding role, you will provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; develop and oversee individualized care plans; and collaborate with healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary staff to ensure quality patient care. You will also have opportunities to guide and educate staff, review treatment outcomes, and contribute your medical expertise to improve care and support positive outcomes for the individuals served by DCF. Bring your medical expertise to a mission-driven team and make a difference in the lives of Connecticut’s children and families.

Position Highlights

• PCN 155476
• Per-diem | 1st shift
• Schedule may vary based on agency need.

What we can offer you

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

About the Department of Children and Families

Caring, healing and teaching -partnering with children, families and communities to build hope and create opportunities.

• Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives.
• Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment.
• No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services.
• Our services work best when integrated with community care.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Pediatrics or Family Medicine, preferably with certification in Adolescent Medicine or equivalent experience working with adolescents

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).

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.

Questions?

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