Hiring Correctional Physician with the CT DOC!

The (Login for Information), Department of Correction ((Login for Information)) has exciting opportunities for (Login for Information) to join our team within the Health Services Unit for (Login for Information) in Suffield, CT and (Login for Information) 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: (Login for Information) located in Suffield, CT and (Login for Information) in Cheshire, CT.
• NOTE: This is a (Login for Information) 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

With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

• Industry leading health (Login for Information), including medical and dental coverage;
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings, including a 25-year hazardous duty retirement ((Login for Information));
• Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
• Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program;
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and
• A work culture that promotes a healthy (Login for Information) to all employees!

As a Physician at the DOC, we can also provide you with:

• CT State medical license reimbursement, and; 
• Malpractice insurance covered by the (Login for Information).

In addition to the base annual salary, you may be approved for these additional compensation bonuses:

• A recruitment incentive of up to $30,000.
• Physicians who are Board-certified in their area of practice will be eligible to receive a three thousand dollar ($3,000) annual bonus.
• Physicians who have a job related second Board (e.g., Forensic psychiatry, Addiction psychiatry, etc.) will be eligible to receive a five thousand dollar ($5000) annual bonus.

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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.

In this role, you will work and gain experience with in the following:

• Infirmary, in-patient level care
• Pediatric and youth populations (in certain locations)
• Emergency triage
• Infectious Disease management (in certain locations)

As a member of the Health Services Unit, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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.