Physician Supervisor - Associate Medical Director

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The Physician Supervisor (Associate Medical Director) is responsible for providing professional medical services to patients in accordance with standards of practice in Corrections and community standards, as well as the Bureau of Health Services Policies, Procedures, and Standards. The Associate Medical Director attends to the medical needs of patients, diagnoses and treats illness and injuries, and arranges for professional consultation when warranted.

In conjunction with the Health Service Manager, they supervise the development and implementation of treatment protocols and patient workflows. This position supervises physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners at designated regional institutions. The Associate Medical Director meets as needed with a multidisciplinary team—including Health Services Managers, Assistant Directors of Nursing, Wardens, Psychological Services, Security, Medical Director, and others—to formulate and implement medical policies, operational procedures, and workflows at the unit level.

This position is in pay schedule and range 50-51 with base pay starting from $97.78/hour - $122.23/hour. Candidates with a Physician Board Certification are eligible for add‑on pay of up to $21.00/hour. This position also qualifies for additional add‑on pay of up to $7.00/hour for assuming supervisory duties. Pay rates on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.

• 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 health, goals, and overall well‑being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre‑employment drug screens. Any applicant offered employment in a position that requires a drug screen must pass as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. For more in‑depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook. This position is not eligible for remote work.

The Associate Medical Director will oversee Dodge Correctional Institution, Waupun Correctional Institution, Fox Lake Correctional Institution, John Burke Correctional Center, and Thompson Correctional Center. Travel is required as needed.

• Providing direct care to patients (examinations, recommend treatment options, order lab work/treatments, etc.)
• Supervising, leading, and/or overseeing the work of others (e.g., training, advising, reviewing work, etc.)
• Providing clinical supervision and consultation to medical staff

• Must possess and maintain a current license to practice medicine in the State of Wisconsin.
• Must meet continuing medical education requirements for each biennium as established by the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Medical…