YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO APPLY.
OPEN CONTINOUS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Department of Corrections
Announcement #CC5731
Job Title: Physician II
Position Number: CAA-34790
Job Location: Statewide: CURRENT VACANCIES:
• Canon Complex (204)
• Denver (860)
• Ft Lyon (217)
• Sterling (432)
POSITION VACANCIES AND LOCATIONS WILL VARY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Salary: $12,206 - $13,025 Per Month (Although this is the full salary range, new employees are typically appointed at or near the range minimum.)
Release Date: 01 26, 2010 Apply By: 12 31, 2010
Employment Type: Full-time
Class Code: C1J2XX
Positions may be subject to furloughs.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB:
The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is to protect the public through effective management of criminal offenders in controlled environments which are efficient, safe, humane, and appropriately secure, while also providing meaningful work and self-improvement opportunities to assist offenders with community re-entry through pro-social stabilization.
The department’s vision is to be a progressive and professional correctional system that achieves excellence by focusing on Public Service, Employees, Employee Development, Offender Management, Continuous Improvement and Inter-Governmental Relations.
If your goal is to build a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers:
• Distinctive career advancement opportunitiesī throughout the state system;
• Retirement benefits including PERA Definedī Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan; plus 401K and 457 plans;
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Paid life insurance;
• Short and long-term disability coverage;
• 10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
• Training opportunities and more.
DUTIES: Position will provide routine and emergency medical care, on-call assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in one or more prison clinical settings. Medical care includes, but is not limited to; conducting medical/physical examinations, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests and diagnosing medical conditions, prescribing medications and treatment, educating patients about preventive health care, and ensuring minor medical procedures are performed on-site. This position has work leader responsibilities and/or serves as a staff authority. Work leader positions are accountable for the work product of two or more FTE mid-level providers. Staff authorities are acknowledged by their peers and DOC administration as an authority in the area of one or more medical specialties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado as a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy and eligible to practice in a state institution (MDLIC) AND Must be board eligible (completed residency) or board certified (passed all requirements or exams), by the appropriate board recognized by the American Medical Association in one of the following areas:
Internal Medicine, Family Practice, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, OB/GYN, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Geriatrics
YOU MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR COLORADO PHYSICIAN LICENSE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
Experience must be described in detail on your application to receive credit.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as a part of the of the application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in the application being rejected and applicant will not be able to continue in the selection process for the specified position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Must be 21 years of age;
• Posses a high school diploma or G.E.D.;
• Possess a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License;
• Have NO felony convictions;
• Successfully complete the Department of Corrections Basic Training upon hire and initial drug screening and random drug screening throughout employment;
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete PPCT (Pressure Point Control Tactics).
• Possess the physical
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
• Swing a baton in a striking technique;
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
• Successful completion of a background investigation. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges;
• Willing and able to occasionally travel;
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
HOW TO APPLY BY:
DECEMBER, 31, 2010 BY 4:00PM.
ALL APPLICANTS must submit:
1) A completed Department of Corrections Employment Application & Self Screening Form. This form is available on the Department of Corrections website www.doc.state.co.us; please see below under “Instructions to access DOC Employment Application & Self Screening Form from the DOC website.” Instructions for access to this form are also available below under “Instructions to access DOC Employment Application & Self Screening Form from the DOC website.” Employees may also access this form on the DOCNET Department of Corrections intranet.
2) A working email address on your application, one that is checked often, as time sensitive correspondence WILL be via email;
3) A legible official or unofficial copy of your college/university transcript(s) noting date and degree conferred, if applicable;
4) A copy of your DD214 if you are a veteran, and if disabled, a copy of your related medical documents, if applicable.
Send to the attention of Employment Services/Ruben Groves, CC#5731, no later thanFriday, December 31, 2010 at 4:00PM. All application materials and required documents must be received by the Department of Corrections, Employment Services by this date and time. (Please note: the State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy Form will not be accepted, you must use the DOC Employment Application Form);
NO FAXES, EMAILS, POSTMARKS, OR LATE APPLICATIONS
WILL BE ACCEPTED
The DOC Employment Application and Self Screening Form is available from:
1) Department of Corrections Website (www.doc.state.co.us);
2) DOCNET.
Instructions to access DOC Employment Application & Self Screening Form from the DOC website:
1) www.doc.state.co.us;
2) Click on Employment;
3) Click on Applications and complete application being sure to include your current email address (note: clicking on the Word document choice will enable you to type in your information on this application) complete the application and then save it to your own files for future reference);
4) Print out your application and job announcement and keep a hard copy for your files;
5) Send your application along with required documents to:
Colorado Department of Corrections
Attention: Employment Services/Ruben Groves /CC#5731
2862 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
THE STATE OF COLORADO APPLICATION FOR ANNOUNCED VACANCY FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST USE THE DOC EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM.
Note: If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program, CRS 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the HR office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Ruben Groves AT (719) 226-4431; email ruben.groves@doc.state.co.us. ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, NO LATER THAN
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2010 AT 4:00PM. NO FAXES, EMAILS, POSTMARKS, OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
EXAM INFORMATION OR NOTIFICATION WILL TAKE PLACE VIA EMAIL --BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL FREQUENTLY--
SCHEDULED DATES OF REQUIRED APPLICANT ASSESSMENT PROCESSES (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME FOR YOUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applications are part of the selection process and may be used as part or all of the exam process to rank candidates. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties and requirements. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the DOC Employment Application.
Applications will be reviewed by a Human Resources Analyst to determine if you meet the minimum requirements. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, your application will be reviewed by a second HR Analyst. All applicants will be notified of their application status. If you disagree with the application review, you must contact our office within 5 days of the date you receive the notice of rejection of your application. If you still disagree with the decision concerning your requirements, you have the right to have your application rejection reviewed by the State Personnel Director.. It must be postmarked or received by the Director within 10 days of receipt of the notice of rejection and must include: 1) Job Title; 2) Agency involved; 3) Name of the agency representative spoken to during informal resolution attempts; 4) Date(s) of the conversation(s); 5) Specific issue(s) being appealed; 6) Reasons you believe the decision to reject your application was arbitrary, capricious or contrary to rule of law. Direct your request for review to: Department of Personnel and Administration, Division of Human Resources, Appeals Unit, 1313 Sherman Street, First Floor, Denver, CO 80203.
ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS
ARE TOBACCO FREE.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO APPLY.
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