Physician, Medical Doctor, Primary Care Physician

Position Summary

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, arranges for professional consultation when warranted, develops individual plans of care, performs both chronic and acute care visits, and assists with medical emergencies. This position participates in multidisciplinary care team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, day and evening on‑call rotation, and other units during vacations, illness, or emergencies as directed by the Bureau.

This position is in pay schedule 10‑51 with pay starting from $96.64/hour to $120.80/hour. Board‑certified physicians may earn supplemental pay of up to $21.00/hour (maximum effective wage $135.98/hour, $282,838/year); those not yet certified may earn up to $7.00/hour (maximum effective wage $121.98/hour, $253,718/year). 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.

• 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.
• Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan with 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.
• Employee Assistance Program offering resources and professional consultation to support health and overall well‑being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• State of Wisconsin employment benefits summary and Total Rewards Calculator are available online.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (citizen, lawful permanent resident, or 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 and may be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Shift: 0.7 FTE. Days of the week will be determined upon hire.

• Current, unrestricted/unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Wisconsin.
• Current DEA number.
• Education or training in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or another area of primary care.
• Enrollment or eligibility for enrollment in Wisconsin Medicaid.

The initial screening prior to interview is based on a review of your license(s)/credential(s). You will affirm your possession of the required credential and enter your credential number into a text box.

To apply:

Click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined to submit your application. Submitted information will be evaluated; qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants and employees with disabilities. Veterans with a 30% or greater service‑connected disability may be considered for the Veterans Non‑Competitive Appointment program. Current State employees are not eligible for non‑competitive appointment.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until 11:59 pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026.