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Who May Apply: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations.

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.

Our Vision: "Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow".

• Community Safety
• Dignity, Diversity and Respect
• Opportunity
• Collaborative partnerships

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates Correctional Officers I‑IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
• Medical and dental health plans;
  State of Colorado Benefits
• Paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time
• Employee wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training opportunities

Current vacancies: Arkansas Valley, Canon City, Denver, and Sterling; however we are accepting applications for all locations. The eligibility list created from this posting will be used to fill current and future vacancies through out the state (Crowley, Buena Vista, Canon City, Delta, Denver, Limon, Pueblo, Rifle, Sterling and Trinidad).

• Provide routine and emergency medical care, on-call assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inmates in one or more prison clinical settings.
• Conduct medical/physical examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and diagnose medical conditions
• Prescribe medications and treatment
• Educate patients about preventive health care
• Ensure minor medical procedures are performed on-site
• Accountable for the work product of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, including supervision and professional development
• Provide medical services to a daily patient caseload including chronic care, sick call, emergencies and routine physicals
• Participate in monthly on-call schedule and provide on-site assistance to other DOC clinical units and facilities as needed
• Provide instruction, demonstration and training to other health care professionals
• Provide medical advice to other units through consultation regarding patients or protocols
• Advise management for development of medical programs, treatment standards and clinical pathways
• Ensure compliance with DOC Administrative Regulations, policies, procedures, clinical standards, State statute and medical directives
• Maintain problem lists and M-Code ratings in inmates' health records, manage housing and work restrictions and obtain authorization for procedures and surgeries
• Participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons when required
• Attend quarterly medical review board meetings, monthly physician round table meetings and other division meetings

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado as a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy
• Board eligible (completed residency) or board certified in one of the following specialties:
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Preventive Medicine

Provide board certification or proof of board eligibility and valid DEA license by attaching to your application or emailing to

• Provide direct patient care to inmates
• Knowledgeable in full-spectrum primary care
• Skilled in office based procedures
• Maintain professionalism in a complex environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Read and comprehend English language
• Communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing
• Create accessible documents following plain language guidelines
• Self-control and ability to work under stressful, potentially violent situations
• Remain alert, emotionally stable, mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout shift
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction

• Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment
• Board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Experience managing chronic medical conditions as a Physician

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado, however applicants must still meet the minimum qualifications as stated above.

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