Physician - Wisconsin Resource Center

Position Summary

You will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive care to adult populations. Specific responsibilities include:

• Attending to the medical needs of inmates, diagnosing and treating illness and injuries and arranging for professional consultation when warranted.
• Supervising, in conjunction with the Medical Director, the development and implementation of treatment protocols and inmate flow charts.
• Meting with the Medical Director and Administrative Staff to address and solve problems of mutual concerns.
• Collaborating with the General Health Service/Unit Staff in formulating medical policies, operational procedures and implementation of these policies at the unit level.
• Taking on-call as directed by the Medical Director and serving on committees.

Salary Information

The starting pay rate* is between $123.00 and $147.13 per hour (approximately $230,200 and $275,400 annually), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits.

• *Pay rate includes an add-on of $21.00 per hour for board certification. The add-on for board certification eligibility is $7.00 per hour.
• A 12-month probationary period is required.
• Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 10/51.

Qualifications

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Wisconsin.
• DEA Registration or eligibility to obtain DEA Registration.
• Board certification or eligibility for board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Experience performing basic physical examination techniques and applying general medical therapeutics.
• Experience diagnosing and treating acutely and chronically ill patients.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High-Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Job Details

• All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
• All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by WRC or medical personnel approved by the facility within 30 days of the start date.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

How To Apply

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• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above.
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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact DHSWRCRecruitment@dhs.wisconsin.gov.