Physician; On-Call; Rate Office​/On-Site VR

Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), part of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is hiring for two Physician (On-Call) roles to meet on‑call needs in Middletown.

• Work schedule:
  
  16‑hour weekday shift (4:30 pm to 8:30 am) or 24‑hour weekend shift (8:30 am to 8:30 am)
• Location:
  
  1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider – Government Administration

• Provide 24‑hour medical supervision to specified patient groups and facility coverage, including on‑call and weekend coverage
• Examine, diagnose and medically treat patients with medical, mental and substance‑abuse disorders
• Develop and monitor integrated treatment plans and coordinate care with other therapeutic programs
• Perform physical examinations, order, analyze and interpret laboratory tests, X‑rays and other medical reports
• Prescribe appropriate medications and treatments, and monitor special procedures as required
• Participate in staff meetings, maintain accurate medical records, and prepare required reports per hospital policy, JCAHO, and HCFA standards
• Perform discharge planning and provide medical expertise to treatment teams

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of medicine and surgery principles; current assessment and treatment of medical, mental, and substance‑abuse disorders
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to examine, diagnose, treat patients; prescribe medications; interpret lab reports; maintain accurate records

• Completion of one (1) year of a residency program

• Eligibility for federal health care programs per 42 U.S. § 1320a‑7b(f)
• License to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut (temporary license may be granted for up to one year)
• Demonstrated competency through an established agency program
• Board certification in internal medicine, family medicine, or neurology (may be required)
• Bilingual proficiency (may be required)

Equal Opportunity Statement: The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the application of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.