Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Physician Assistant (60% FTE) position. This position is based out of Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, Dodge County).

DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including (for full-time employees) a minimum of 3.5 weeks of combined vacation and personal holiday per year, 9 paid legal holidays, and up to 16.25 days of accrued sick time that can roll over from year to year. .
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment , plus access to an optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The Well Wisconsin Program administered by WebMD, provides tools and resources to help participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• EAP: A free and confidential employee assistance program offering employees and their immediate family/dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

Please click here for a quick downloadable summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore State of Wisconsin employment benefits on the website.

Part-time employees will receive some of the benefits listed above on a prorated basis.

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive care to well and ill incarcerated adult populations. The practitioner will use a high degree of clinical expertise in providing preventive and primary care in the correctional setting.

This practitioner educates inmates to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health, and intervene in acute and chronic illness.

This practitioner will function independently in managing the direct and indirect care of incarcerated individuals in collaboration with all disciplines employed or practicing at the institutional Health Services Unit.

The practitioner will participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of care and education programs and protocols used by the health care staff to meet the needs of incarcerated individuals who exhibit health problems across the continuum from prevention to complex medical and/or psychiatric conditions.

The practitioner will need to maintain their Physician Assistant licensure, maintain certification in basic CPR/AED and maintain a valid unrestricted DEA number.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 11-01 with pay starting from $37.13 to $51.33/hour.

Pay rates on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.

A twelve-month probationary period is required.

Remote work options not available for these positions.

Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook .

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections' Equity and Inclusion initiative.

Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess current Wisconsin licensure as a Physician Assistant or have completed the educational and examination requirements to be licensed in Wisconsin and be eligible to obtain Wisconsin licensure by the end of probation (usually within 12 months). (For more details on licensure click here .)

Applicants must have a valid personal unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number at time of application .

How To Apply

The initial screening prior to interview is based on a review of your license(s)/credential(s). You will affirm your possession of the required credential and enter your credential number into a text box.

You will be asked to upload a resume or complete the work history. This step is required by law, but the resume submitted will not be assessed as part of the screening process. Applicants that interview will provide a final resume for review at that time.

Click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.

Submitted information will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

Current State of Wisconsin (non-UW) employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the "Careers" tile on the front page.

Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov .

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met.

Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays .

After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation.

If you are found ineligible due to lacking the required credential, you may e-mail the contact above when your credential is current on the DSPS website. If your credential is found acceptable and we are still seeking to fill this vacancy, we will reassess your application.

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