DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85027

https://adjc.az.gov  

Salary: $104,00.00 min - $176,800.00 Midpoint- $249,600.00 Maximum*

*Salary dependent upon experience

Grade: 01

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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.

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 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

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

Requires possession of, and ability to retain a current valid Arizona-issued driver’s license. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license records checks, maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

Must possess a Doctor’s Degree 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.

Must possess unlimited license to practice medicine in Arizona granted by the Arizona State Board of Medical Examiners or the Arizona State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.

The successful candidate is required to complete the following:
Panel Interview
Comprehensive Background Investigation
Fingerprinting
Drug Screening

Arizona residency is required for this position.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by no formal discipline within one year preceding this job posting close date, and an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

As an employee of the Department of Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

Benefits include:
-Paid vacation leave
-10 paid holidays per year
-Paid sick leave, 12 days per year with no carryover limits
-Competitive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans

Additional benefits include:
-Available 24/7 Telemedicine
-Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for eligible medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses
-Long-Term Disability which pays 66⅔% of weekly pre-disability earnings
-Optional Short-Term Disability which pays up to 66⅔% of your weekly pre-disability earnings

Employee Wellness:
-Health Impact Program: Earn up to $200 annually by participating in free preventative health screenings, immunizations, lifestyle/mindfulness classes, and physical activities
-Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 12 free mental health counseling sessions per year, and available 24/7 support for work/life solutions, dependent/elder care, college planning, wills, legal guidance, financial resources, funeral planning and more

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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.

To learn more about the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, you can visit our website www.azadjc.gov

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-364-1023 or email at employment@azdjc.gov . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.