State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Developmental Services Chief Medical Officer (0014MD)

$81.54-$109.23 Hourly / $6,522.42-$8,738.24 BiWeekly /
$170,235.00-$228,068.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for directing, developing and maintaining the medical program of a state training school.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Developmental Services Training School Director, Developmental Services Assistant Director of Resources or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs medical staff of the institution.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of medical program of facility including medical care for individuals and specialized medical services to employees such as dental clinic, x-ray units, diagnostic laboratory, pharmacy and physical and occupational therapy; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages medical staff activities; 
  • Develops and implements policies and regulations; 
  • Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws, statutes and regulations;
  • Develops and maintains medical program budget; 
  • Designs and implements performance review standards for staff; 
  • Advises Director in selection of medical staff including physicians, dentists, nurses, technicians and hospital ancillary personnel; 
  • Arranges for medical and surgical consultation services; 
  • Stimulates medical research; 
  • Develops and supervises medical intern and residency training programs including direct teaching responsibilities involved;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices; 
    • principles and practices of medicine involving care and treatment of individuals with an intellectual disability; 
    • hospital administration; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • skill in diagnosis, surgery and treatment. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience as a physician in the care and treatment of individuals with an intellectual disability. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut. A temporary license shall exist for a period not to exceed one year.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(21)-Medical, Dental, Veterinary Medicine

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MD 13

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. 

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Developmental Services Chief Medical Officer in Salary Group MD 13 approved effective August 22, 2022. (Revised to update terminology) Final No. 23-212

EFFECTIVE DATE

08/11/2023
CLASS: 0014MD; REV: 8/17/2023;