Physician, Primary Care Physician, Medical Doctor

Overview

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin. The Department of Corrections Bureau of Health Services is currently recruiting to fill Physician positions.

Current vacancies are listed below.

• Wisconsin Secure Program Facility in Boscobel, WI
• Stanley Correctional Institution in Stanley, WI
• Oshkosh Correctional Institution in Oshkosh, WI
• Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun, WI

The Institution Physician is responsible for providing professional Primary Care medical services to persons in our care. The Primary Care Physician diagnoses and treats illness and injuries, and arranges for professional consultation when warranted. The Primary Care Physician develops individual plans of care for patients, performs both chronic and acute care visits, and assists with medical emergencies. This position participates in multidisciplinary care team meetings, and also has the opportunity to participate in quality improvement initiatives.

This position also participates in the day and evening on-call rotation. This position also participates in the Quality Improvement Program and Infection Control Program and provides direct care at other institutions during vacations, illness, or emergencies, as directed. Takes on-call assignments as directed by the Bureau.

This position is in pay schedule and range 10-51 with pay starting from $93.82/hour to $126.13/hour
. Board Certified Physicians may earn supplemental pay of up to $21.00/hr, while those that are eligible but not yet certified may earn up to $7.00/hr pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Please  for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or  to explore employment benefits on the website.
• To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Shift: 1.0 FTE - days of the week will be determined upon hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT – Applicants must:

• Possess a current, unrestricted/unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Wisconsin
• Possess a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number
• Have education or training in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or…