Physician Assistant (40 Hour)

Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference?

If so, the State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), invites you to discover this outstanding opportunity as a dedicated Physician Assistant! This position is full-time, first shift based at Corrigan/Radgowski Correctional Center in Montville, CT, with coverage for Brooklyn Correctional Institute in Brooklyn, CT.

JOB DETAILS

DOC is seeking highly motivated individuals to deliver support for our Health Services Unit. As a Physician Assistant, you will be an on-site prescriber assisting our inmate population. You will work with a hardworking multidisciplinary team to deliver the highest level of care across a diverse population in our rare environment. You will have opportunities to care for a wide range of people and health concerns and gain invaluable experience while working highly dynamic work environment.

Other Important Information:

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Location: Based at Corrigan-Radgowski CC in Montville, CT, with occasional coverage for Brooklyn CI in Brooklyn, CT

This is a Hazardous Duty Position and offers a pension plan, the State Employees Retirement System Tier IV. It also offers excellent health benefits along with additional supplemental benefits.

The clinical and administrative demands of a facility requires regular monitoring of individuals in restrictive settings, including Administrative Segregation, Special Circumstances, and Security Risk Groups. For an inside look at what it is like to be a healthcare worker in the Department of Correction, check out the video below!

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

For questions about this recruitment, please contact Jake Ferrari via email at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.

In a state health care facility, correctional facility or community based health care program this class is accountable for exercising autonomy as determined by their supervising physician in the provision of general health care services and treatment.

Provides a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services including initial assessment and ongoing medical care; works with considerable independence as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team, taking medical histories, examining and treating individuals or offenders, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and x rays, formulating diagnoses and treatment plan and prescribing medications and monitoring responses to medications and adjusting accordingly; documents and records progress notes and notifies attending physician of significant problems; makes medical rounds to observe and document pertinent progress of hospitalized individuals or offenders; orders referrals to specialists as necessary; responds to emergency situations; counsels and instructs individuals or offenders in preventive care and health issues such as effects of nutrition, exercise and prescribed treatments; performs minor surgical procedures such as suturing, splintering and casting; orders medical devices as necessary; attends inservice training programs on various health care services and treatment in conformance with mandated licensure requirements; provides education and/or instruction to various health care staff members; educates individuals or offenders and guardians regarding disease process; communicates to agency health care staff and community providers change in individuals or offender well-being, treatment plan, medication side effects and appropriateness of daily activities; may serve on hospital committees; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply medical principles, techniques and standards to coordinate the care of individuals or offenders suffering from chronic illness, intellectual and/or physical disabilities; knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of principles and practices of general medicine for a diverse individuals or inmate population; knowledge of clinical diagnostic and treatment protocols and procedures; knowledge of prescriptive practices, protocols and procedures; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; clinical assessment and evaluation skills; ability to examine, diagnose, assess and treat individuals; ability to interpret diagnostic tests; ability to prescribe appropriate medications; ability to utilize computer software.

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain licensure as a Physician Assistant issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes.

Experience in a primary care, urgent care or emergency room setting.

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
2. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain United States Drug Enforcement Administration Registration issued by the United States Federal Government.
3. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).
4. Incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).
5. Incumbents in this class must complete 50 hours of Continuing Education Units annually.
6. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
7. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals or offenders and may have some exposure to infectious and/or communicable diseases and disagreeable conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.