Physician 2 (PT)

DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS Our vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.
The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.
Job Details: Position: Physician 2-Time (20-30 Hours a Week) Position PHYSICIAN 2 PART-TIME (20-30 HOURS A WEEK) POSITION Job Location: Adobe Mountain School/Health Unit 2800 W.
Pinnacle Peak Road Phoenix, Arizona 85027 https://adjc.
az.
gov Posting Details: Hourly Salary: $85.
00 Midpoint - $120.
00 Maximum Salary dependent upon experience Grade: 01 Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Summary: The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Part-Time Physician 2 to work under the direction of the Medical Director.
This position is responsible for performing primary care/adolescent medical diagnosis and treatments; providing medical assessment and consultation; acts on behalf of the Medical Director; performing in a variety of public health/preventative medical program areas.
ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse Secure Care Team.
At ADJC you will have the ability to collaborate in a team oriented environment Job Duties: Performs a variety of professional general medical and medical specialty services, such as conducting medical examinations, making diagnoses, prescribing and administering medical treatment Performs minor surgery and administers local anesthetics Shares duty for night and emergency calls Participates in consultations and medical staff meetings Participates in education and training programs Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: Principles and practices of primary care/adolescent medicine and preventative public health as required Basic principles and practices of psychiatry and psychotropic medications Principles and skills performing minor surgery Skill in: Diagnosing and the application of medical knowledge Ability to: Administer medical treatment and diagnostic or preventative health programs Directly work with other professional staff Apply prior knowledge of training to unusual and varied medical and/or psychiatric and/or public health conditions Work effectively with others Speak and write effectively Selective Preference(s): Knowledge of primary adolescent medicine and specialty in Family Medicine or Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, internal medicine and Pediatrics and experience in a primary care setting may offset this.
Experience working with high risk youth is preferred.
Bilingual skills in Spanish/English preferred but not required Pre-Employment Requirements: REQUIRED: Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine or approved School of Osteopathic Medicine; completion of an approved internship; and completion of an approved program as required for board eligibility in the designated.
REQUIRED: Possession of regular, temporary or unlimited license to practice medicine in Arizona granted by the Arizona State Board of Medical Examiners or the Arizona State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply.
Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks.
The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended.
Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training.
An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.
A.
C.
) R2-10-207.
010).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening.
Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.
Benefits: The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans 10 paid holidays per year Vacation time accrued at 4.
00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years Sick time accrued at 3.
70 hours bi-weekly Deferred Compensation Program Wellness Plans For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) New membership begins the 27th week of employment Immediately vested in retirement contributions Defined Benefit Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.
gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Contact Us: The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)364-1023.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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