Physician (Per Diem)

Oral Surgeon

Recruitment #210429-4666HD-001

Location

Wethersfield, CT

Date Opened

5/5/2021 09:15:00 AM

Salary

$183.19/hour

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

9/30/2021 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Do you have a passion for supporting others?

Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic health care environment in the public sector?

If so, we have a terrific opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is looking to hire a Per Diem Physician (Oral Surgeon) to perform oral surgery procedures in correctional setting. This position will be based at Central Office in Wethersfield one day per week (8 hours) and will travel to facilities as needed to perform procedures.

JOB DETAILS

The Physician will perform complicated oral surgery procedure under local anesthesia, and aid general Dentistry with difficult oral surgery procedures which include:

Surgical extraction on impacted third molars
Simple sinus repair
Biopsy

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.

For an inside perspective on what it is like to work as a Physician a correctional setting, check out the video below!

ABOUT US

Our Mission: DOC shall aim to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

DOC provides comprehensive health care to the offender population that meets a community standard of care, and includes medical, mental health, dental, addiction and ancillary services, in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and consent decrees.

Selection Plan

Please ensure your application is complete prior to submission. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut. Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a complete application.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Questions about this recruitment can be directed to Jake Ferrari via email at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility, this class is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of clients or for acting as a medical consultant on a variety of programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Participates in diagnosis, care and treatment of patients in an assigned service; with consultation may manage medical and surgical treatments; makes daily rounds or attends clinic sessions to examine patients, outline appropriate treatment and review work of nurses and attendants; instructs paraprofessional and professional staff with respect to regimens for individual patients and general medical management; reviews records, interviews visitors and answers inquiries; prescribes occupational, physical, psychological and industrial therapy for patients; investigates complaints and unusual occurrences and makes reports of findings; may teach professional and attendant groups; may serve as medical consultant to specialized statewide health programs; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of principles and practices of medicine with particular reference to mentally ill, handicapped, chronically ill or imprisoned patients; knowledge of recent developments in field of medicine; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; skill in mental and physical diagnoses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license to practice medicine and surgery as issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with...

Surgical extraction
Simple sinus repair
Biopsy

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.