Physician (Per Diem)(Office/On-site)

Physician (Per Diem)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #261021-4666HD-001

Location Middletown, CT

Date Opened 10/29/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $215.27 - $215.27/hour Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 11/5/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a Physician who is passionate about serving the children of Connecticut? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) and UConn Health - are currently accepting applications for one (1) per-diem Physician position at John Dempsey Hospital, Solnit South Campus in Middletown, CT.

This per diem Physician position is required to provide oversight of staff and all patient medical care in the hospital on South campus as needed. Adequate coverage to provide medical assessments and care is required to meet CMS hospital Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission standards.

This position functions as a direct care staff and is instrumental in planning, developing and coordinating medical care required to meet accreditation and regulatory standards. This Physician would be available to meet the coverage needs of the Adolescent Health Service to provide direct medical assessments and ongoing care to patients in the hospital and remain compliant with the expectation that each admitted patient receives a medical history and examination within 24 hours of admission to the hospital.

Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of children and families across Connecticut. In this rewarding role, you will provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; develop and oversee individualized care plans; and collaborate with healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary staff to ensure quality patient care. You will also have opportunities to guide and educate staff, review treatment outcomes, and contribute your medical expertise to improve care and support positive outcomes for the individuals served by DCF. Bring your medical expertise to a mission-driven team and make a difference in the lives of Connecticut's children and families. Apply today!

Position Highlights: PCN 155476

• Per-diem | 1st shift
• Schedule may vary based on agency need.

What we can offer you:

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

About the Department of Children and Families:

Caring, healing and teaching -partnering with children, families and communities to build hope and create opportunities.

We believe that:

• Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives.
• Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment.
• No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services.
• Our services work best when integrated with community care.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet 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.
• Educational 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.
• Resume 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.
• Preferred 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.
• Timely 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary 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.
• Note: 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.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral 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).
• Prepare 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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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: 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 www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:

Due 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 Rocky Young at Rocky.Young@ct.gov

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility this class is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of clients or for acting as a medical consultant on a variety of programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Participates in diagnosis, care and treatment of patients in an assigned service;
• Makes daily rounds or attends clinic sessions to examine patients, outline appropriate treatment and review work of nurses and attendants;
• Instructs paraprofessional and professional staff with respect to regimens for individual patients and general medical management;
• Reviews records, interviews visitors and answers inquiries;
• Prescribes occupational, physical, psychological and industrial therapy for patients;
• Investigates complaints and unusual occurrences and makes reports of findings;
• With consultation, may manage medical and surgical treatments;
• May teach professional and attendant groups;
• May serve as medical consultant to specialized statewide health programs;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of

• principles and practices of medicine with particular reference to mentally ill, handicapped, chronically ill or imprisoned individuals;

• recent developments in field of medicine;

• Skills

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• in mental and physical diagnoses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license to practice medicine and surgery as issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Board certification in Pediatrics or Family Medicine, preferably with certification in Adolescent Medicine or equivalent experience working with adolescents

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As 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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