Physician (Per Diem)

State of Connecticut • Middletown, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families and UConn Health are hiring a per-diem Physician at John Dempsey Hospital, Solnit South Campus, in Middletown, Connecticut. The physician provides oversight of staff and patient medical care at the South Campus as needed, ensuring coverage for medical assessments and care that meets CMS hospital Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission standards. The role is direct care and helps plan, develop, and coordinate medical care to meet accreditation and regulatory standards.

The physician provides direct medical assessments and ongoing care for adolescent patients, including ensuring that each admitted patient receives a medical history and examination within 24 hours of admission. The physician also assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients; develops and oversees individualized care plans; collaborates with healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary staff; guides and educates staff; reviews treatment outcomes; and contributes medical expertise to improve care and support positive outcomes for children and families served by DCF.

The position is per diem, with a first-shift designation and a schedule that may vary based on agency need. The broader job class covers diagnosis and treatment of clients in a state facility or service as a medical consultant on a variety of programs.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a license to practice medicine and surgery issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in accordance with applicable Connecticut General Statutes; a temporary license may be granted for up to one year.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of medicine, particularly regarding mentally ill, handicapped, chronically ill, or imprisoned individuals.
• Knowledge of recent developments in medicine.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in mental and physical diagnosis.
• May be required to possess and maintain relevant registrations and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in Pediatrics or Family Medicine.
• Certification in Adolescent Medicine or equivalent experience working with adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of staff and patient medical care at the South Campus as needed.
• Provide medical assessments and care in accordance with CMS hospital Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission standards.
• Plan, develop, and coordinate medical care to meet accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Provide direct medical assessments and ongoing care to adolescent patients.
• Ensure each admitted patient receives a medical history and examination within 24 hours of hospital admission.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients and develop and oversee individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Guide and educate staff, review treatment outcomes, and contribute medical expertise to improve care.
• Participate in patient diagnosis, care, and treatment in an assigned service.
• Make daily rounds or attend clinic sessions to examine patients, outline treatment, and review the work of nurses and attendants.
• Instruct paraprofessional and professional staff on individual patient regimens and general medical management.
• Review records, interview visitors, and answer inquiries.
• Prescribe occupational, physical, psychological, and industrial therapy for patients.
• Investigate complaints and unusual occurrences and report findings.
• With consultation, manage medical and surgical treatments.
• Teach professional and attendant groups, and serve as a medical consultant to specialized statewide health programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility as a State of Connecticut employer; qualifying student loans may be eligible for forgiveness after 10 years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed