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

Introduction

Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future! Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for two (2) Physician (On-Call) roles within our team. This position will fill on‑call needs within our hospital in Middletown.

Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

• 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.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance for all employees.

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals.
• Provide support to the hospital that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve.
• Assist our clients so they can achieve success.
• Make a difference in the public sector.
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self‑sufficiency in those we serve. Connecticut Valley Hospital boasts a rich history, first opening its doors over 150 years ago in 1868.

As the State’s public hospital we provide treatment of mental illness and currently comprise 18 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). Recovery is defined as a process of restoring or developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity apart from one’s condition, and then rebuilding one’s life in the fullest sense. It is an individualized, patient‑centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integral to our recovery approach.

Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process.

Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us!

Please note:

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug‑Free Workplace.

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In a state agency, this class is accountable for providing part‑time medical treatment services to patients.

• Provides 24‑hour medical supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled, including on‑call and weekend coverage.
• Examines, diagnoses, and medically treats patients.
• Develops and monitors integrated treatment plans.
• Interviews, examines, and admits patients to treatment.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Orders, analyzes, and interprets medical and laboratory tests.
• Prescribes appropriate medications and treatments.
• Coordinates treatment with other therapeutic programs.
• Provides medical expertise and consultation to treatment teams.
• Orders and monitors special treatment procedures.
• Performs discharge planning.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Maintains accurate, up‑to‑date medical records and prepares required reports according to hospital policy and/or JCAHO and HCFA standards.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of methods and principles of medicine and surgery.
• Current principles and methods of assessment and treatment of patients with medical illness, mental illness, and substance abuse disorders; recent developments in the field of medicine and substance abuse.
• Interpersonal…