Principal Physician at the State of Connecticut - accepting applications trhough 1/9/2026
Location Suffield, CT
Date Opened 12/12/2025 11:00:00 AM
Salary $241,644* - $315,292/year (*New to state service starts at minimum)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 1/9/2026 11:59:00 PM
Join our team as a Board-Certified Physician and take the lead in delivering expert medical care, guiding teams, and sharping the future of healthcare!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) has exciting opportunities for Principal Physicians to join our team within the Health Services Unit for MacDougall Walker Correctional Institution located in Suffield, CT.
This recruitment will also be used to fill future vacancies at facilities across the State! We encourage all Physicians who are interested in an opportunity with the DOC to apply.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
SCHEDULE: First shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: MacDougall Walker Correctional Institution located in Suffield, CT.
NOTE: This is a hazardous duty position. Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty (paid) training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings, including a 25-year hazardous duty retirement (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV);
Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program;
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and
A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!
As a Physician at the DOC, we can also provide you with:
CT State medical license reimbursement, and;
Malpractice insurance covered by the State of Connecticut.
In addition to the base annual salary, you may be approved for these additional compensation bonuses:
A recruitment incentive of up to $30,000.
Physicians who are Board-certified in their area of practice will be eligible to receive a three thousand dollar ($3,000) annual bonus.
Physicians who have a job related second Board (e.g., Forensic psychiatry, Addiction psychiatry, etc.) will be eligible to receive a five thousand dollar ($5000) annual bonus.
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YOUR ROLE
Provision of high quality medical care is essential to our mission of leading safe and secure facilities while ensuring the wellness of our inmate population, our staff and the general public.
In this role, you will work and gain experience with in the following:
Infirmary, in-patient level care
Pediatric and youth populations (in certain locations)
Emergency triage
Infectious Disease management (in certain locations)
As a member of the Health Services Unit, you will have the opportunity to:
Be part of a 700-member team dedicated to improving the health of nearly 13,000 patients.
Fulfill public service by providing clinical care to a vulnerable patient population.
Avoid hassles with insurance companies and billing requirements.
Work in a safe and collaborative environment with nursing and administrative support.
Get clinical exposure to varied medical pathologies and case presentations.
Perform charting with a modern electronic health record.
More details about this role can be found in the class specification.
OUR MISSION
The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.
START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification in the field of internal medicine, family medicine, or related specialty, from an appropriate medical specialty board.
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