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Corrections, Department of

Physician 

Job Announcement Code(s): 09-01310

County(ies):
*Statewide
Classification Title: / JAC:
  Job Working Title:
PHYSICIAN 09-01310
    Physician

Type of Employment:
Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week)
Salary:
Starting salary is $135,567 to $176,237 per year depending on an applicant's qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Supplemental pay adjustments between $6.51/hr to $19.50/hr may be given to persons who are Board Certified or eligible for Board Certification in selected specialty areas. A twelve-month probationary period is required. This position is in Schedule 10, Range 51.
Special Qualifications:
A license or eligibility for a license to practice medicine in the State of Wisconsin and a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number.
Contact:
Cheryl Amato, Human Resources Assistant, 608-240-5502, CherylA.Amato@wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:
Patient Treatment
Area of Competition:
Open
Deadline to Apply:
Open
We are continuously accepting applications for these positions.
Exam Information:
31210 -  010  PHYSICIAN 
Preview Exam  

We are accepting applications on a continuous basis to fill part time and full time Physician vacancies as they occur around the state. Qualified applicants will be placed on our employment register for 12 months, and contacted when an opening occurs in the area/county you wish to work. For more information about the Department of Corrections and institution locations, log on to www.wi-doc.com


The Department of Corrections administers Wisconsin’s state prisons, community correctional centers, and juvenile corrections programs. It supervises the custody and discipline of all prisoners in order to protect the public and seeks to rehabilitate offenders and reintegrate them into society.


Current Vacancies: We have a full time vacancy located in the Infirmary at Dodge Correctional Institution, located in the city of Waupun and a part time vacancy located at the Sturtevant Transitional Facility in Racine.


We offer an excellent benefits package such as:



  • Immediate coverage under the Wisconsin Retirement System

  • Health Plans available to meet your needs at low premiums (most cases a family plan is $78.00/month, single plan is $31.00/month)

  • Sick leave (5 hours per pay period)

  • Unused sick time converted to extended health care benefits upon retirement

  • 3 weeks paid vacation

  • 4.5 paid personal days each year

  • 9 paid legal holidays per year

  • Life Insurance

  • Supplemental retirement savings program

  • Worker's compensation

  • Salaried Position With No Third Party Billing

  • NO Weekends, NO Evenings

  • Two To Three Weeks Per Year Of On-Call Status With No Requirement To Return To the Site

  • Malpractice Insurance Covered By The State of Wisconsin

  • Opportunity To Make An Impact

Job Duties:   

Under the general supervision of the Bureau Medical Director, the Institution Physician is responsible for professional medical services to inmates in accordance with standards of practice in Corrections and Community standards, and the Bureau of Health Services Policies, Procedures and Standards. In general, the Physician attends to the medical needs of inmates, 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 flow charts. With the Health Services Manager, meets as appropriate with the Institution Warden, Supervisors of Psychological Services, Security or Medical Director in formulating medical policies, operational procedures and implementation of these policies at the unit level. Participates in the Quality Improvement Program and Infection Control Program. Provides direct care at other institutions during vacations, illness, emergencies, as directed. Takes on-call assignments as directed by the Bureau.

Special Notes:   

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.


Special Requirement: A license or eligibility for a license to practice medicine in the State of Wisconsin and a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of primary care medicine. Demonstrated skills in diagnosing and treating a variety of health problems and injuries commonly seen in a primary care setting. Demonstrated skills and knowledge of conditions, illnesses, and diseases that are unique to women if working in a facility where women are incarcerated. Ability to function effectively in a correctional health care setting, treating inmates with respect and with consideration for their dignity and feelings. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel, functioning in a team relationship to address correctional health issues.

How To Apply:   

Interested applicants will apply on-line in WISCJOBS, http://wisc.jobs, by either clicking on "Log In" to access their existing WISCJOBS Account and completing a Job Search for keyword 09-01310 and clicking on "Apply Now" or applicants new to WISCJOBS will need to create a new account to complete an initial application and then apply on-line.


You will be sent an e-mail by the system confirming that the exam process has been completed.  This information will also appear in your WISCJOBS job cart.


We are continuously accepting applications for this position. 

 

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