About this opportunity
State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services lists this Physician (On-Call) (Variable Rate) opportunity in middletown, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physician (On-Call) (Variable Rate)
nOffice/On-Site
nRecruitment # VR-001
nLocation Middletown, CT
nDate Opened 9/24/ :00:00 AM
nSalary $100/hour with possibility of rate increase
nJob Type Open to the Public
nClose Date 10/7/ :59:00 PM
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nnnnnnIntroduction
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n nLooking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact?
nJoin us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future!
nConnecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) ( , under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut ( , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS ( ) is now hiring for a Physician (On-Call) ( within our team. This position will fill on-call needs within our Hospital in Middletown. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!
nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
nnnWork Schedule: Our hospital needs are:
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nn16-hour weekday shift, 4:30 pm to 8:30 am; or,
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nn24-hour weekend shift, 8:30 am to 8:30 am
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nnLocation: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
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n nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
nnnProfessional growth and development opportunities.
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nnA healthy work/life balance ( to all employees.
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n nWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
nnnBe a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
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nnProvide support to hospital that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
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nnAssist our clients so they can achieve success;
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nnMake a difference in the public sector; and
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nnWork together in a collaborative team environment.
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n nMORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:
nThe 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.
nThe 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 comprised of 18 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). In our operational framework, 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. Recovery is an individualized patient-centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integrated in our recovery approach. Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process.
nStart with us! Stay with us! Grow with us!
nPlease note:
nnnA comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
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nnAll state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace ( .
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n nSelection Plan
nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit ( for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
nBEFORE YOU APPLY:
nnnMeet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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nnEducational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
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nnResume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 ( , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
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nnPreferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
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nnTimely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing
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nnSalary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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nnNote: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
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n nAFTER YOU APPLY:
nnnSome email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
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nnFor added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
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nnReferral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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nnPrepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
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nnStay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
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nnThe immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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nnNote: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at
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nnThis employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.
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n nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Joseph Fried at Joseph.Fried ( ) @ct.gov.
nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
nPURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
nIn a state agency this class is accountable for providing part-time medical treatment services to patients.
nEXAMPLES OF DUTIES
nnnProvides 24-hour medical supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled, including on-call and weekend coverage;
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nnExamines, diagnoses and medically treats patients;
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nnDevelops and monitors integrated treatment plans;
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nnInterviews, examines and admits patients to treatment;
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nnPerforms physical examinations;
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nnOrders, analyzes and interprets medical and laboratory tests;
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nnPrescribes appropriate medications and treatments;
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nnCoordinates treatment with other therapeutic programs;
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nnProvides medical expertise and consultation to treatment teams;
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nnOrders and monitors special treatment procedures;
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nnPerforms discharge planning;
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nnParticipates in staff meetings;
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nnMaintains accurate, up-to-date medical records and prepares required reports according to hospital policy and/or JCAHO and HCFA standards;
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nnPerforms related duties as required.
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n nKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
nnnKnowledge of
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nnmethods and principles of medicine and surgery;
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nncurrent principles and methods of assessment and treatment of patients with medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders;
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nnrecent developments in field of medicine and substance abuse;
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nnSkills
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nninterpersonal skills;
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nnoral and written communication skills;
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nnAbility to
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nnexamine for, diagnose, assess and treat patients with medical and/or substance abuse disorders;
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nnprescribe appropriate medications and other treatments specific to medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders;
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nnanalyze and interpret laboratory reports, x-rays and other medical reports and findings;
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nnmaintain accurate patient records and charts.
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n nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
nCompletion of one (1) year of a residency program.
nSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
nnnIncumbents must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).
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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).
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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to demonstrate continued competency and proficiency in the practice of medicine by successfully completing an established agency program.
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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to be board-certified in internal medicine, family medicine or neurology.
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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual.
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n nConclusion
nAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
nACKNOWLEDGEMENT
nAs defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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Worksite address
middletown, CT, 06457, US
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