DHS-DLTC-Southern Wisconsin Center

Physician 
Job Announcement Code: 0903357

County(ies):
Racine
Classification Title(s)/JAC:
  Job Working Title(s): 
PHYSICIAN - 0903357
  (No working title)
Type of Employment:
Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:
The starting salary is between $135,567 to $176,237 per year depending on an applicant's qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Supplemental pay adjustments between $6.31/hr to $19.50/hr may be given to persons who are Board Certified or eligible for Board Certification in selected specialty areas related to position. A six-month probationary period is required. This position is a pay schedule/range 10/51 and is represented by the Wisconsin Physician and Dentist Association bargaining unit.
Contact:
Jeff Palkowski, Human Resources Specialist, 608-266-3245, jeffery.palkowski@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:
Patient Treatment
Area of Competition:
Open
Deadline to Apply:
Open

This position is located in the Department of Health Services (DHS); Division of Long Term Care (DLTC); Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) for the Developmentally Disabled in Union Grove.

Job Duties:   This position will schedule daily medical services; examine, diagnose, and treat patients; review and record general health status of residents; participate in staffing reviews; provide on call physician coverage; respond to calls from nursing staff; and fill shift during other physician absences. This position will also generate progress notes, admission histories, treatment plans, discharge summaries, physical examinations, and letters; assist in planning treatment plans; and discuss and direct treatment plans.

Special Notes:   Due to the nature of the position, all applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow the Department of Health Services to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Knowledge of physical examination techniques and medical therapeutics; accurate, efficient and timely medical record documentation; human development and medicine relating to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; assessment and consultation methods; behavioral sciences; ability and use of proper medical judgement; effective time management; and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

How To Apply:   Apply with an Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS-38), a detailed resume outlining your experience in general medicine, proof of DEA registration, and proof or eligibility for licensure as a Physician in the State of Wisconsin. These materials are considered an examination and will be used to determine the eligibility for this vacancy.

The Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS-38) can be obtained on the Internet at http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp; or call our request line at (608) 267-9893 (voice) or (888) 701-1251 (TextNet); or e-mail dhsbhrjobs@dhs.wisconsin.gov. Please send application/examination materials to Jeff Palkowski; DHS/BHR; One West Wilson Street, Room 555; P.O. Box 7850; Madison, WI 53707-7850; Fax (608) 267-2147; or by e-mail: jeffery.palkowski@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Materials will be accepted until the needs of the Department are met. Application/examination materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.