Chief Medical Officer

Salary:

$247,000.00 - $297,000.00 Annually

Location :

Anchorage, AK

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

45482

Department:

Corrections

Division:

Inmate Health Care

Opening Date:

05/03/2024

Closing Date:

6/3/2024 5:00 PM Alaska

Division:

Health and Rehabilitation Services

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Bargaining Unit:

Exempt

Range:

28

Job Description

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health & Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting for a Chief Medical Officer (Physician) based in Anchorage, Alaska.

Watch Alaska DOC HARS video here:

What you will be doing:
Provide utilization review and approval of off-site consultations and assist in ensuring a consistent level of care throughout the system. An excellent knowledge of standards of care, pharmaceutical formularies, medical ethics, and medical necessity are critical for this position. Additional duties will included potential assistance with technical aspects of contract negotiations with health care entities (i.e. hospitals, group practices, consultants, etc.), and performance reviews of physicians, dentists, and Health Practitioner II's (contract or State employees). Knowledge of risk-management and experience with medical legal issues is highly desirable. Advice in the updating and development of departmental health care policies and procedures is an important component of this position.
Travels in-state for facility site visits (day trips).
Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats illnesses or injuries referred to the physician.
Provides clinical supervision of nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Shares back up call (phone only) with other state-wide physicians.
Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Alaska Health and Rehabilitation Services Mission Statement: To provide timely access to essential care through an evidence-based multidisciplinary approach. We are committed to a culture of professionalism, quality and safety.

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is constitutionally and statutorily mandated to provide for the health and welfare of offenders committed to the custody of the Alaska DOC. In an ambulatory care setting, the Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services (HARS) provides essential healthcare in secure facilities that serve sentenced and unsentenced offenders ages 16 and older. HARS also provides infirmary care to offenders who are pre- and post-op or who have medical conditions that require a higher level of care.

HARS Vision Statement: We are committed to the wellbeing of those under the care of the Alaska Department of Corrections. Individuals will be treated in a safe, respectful and compassionate manner. We are dedicated to providing essential care and to promoting health and rehabilitation.

The benefits of joining our team:

Salary for this position ranges $247,000-$297,000 DOE plus generous benefits.
Health benefits and retirement plan.
No state income tax.
Monday through Friday work week totaling 37.5 hours. Twenty-one paid vacation days.
11 paid State Holidays.
Compensation for being on call.
Unbeatable location; easy access to work, to shopping, to the performing arts center, or to the surrounding Alaskan wilderness.
No hassles of third-party payers.
Supportive health care staff.
Professional liability coverage.
Support for Continuing Medical Education and professional development.
Personal subscription to UpToDate and Dragon Speak.
Assistance with relocation costs.
Bonus incentive may be negotiated for the selected candidate.
The working environment you can expect:
The Alaska Department of Corrections is looking for a real practicing medicine physician to join the Health and Rehabilitation Services based out of the downtown beautiful Anchorage, Alaska. Imagine doing what you love in the heart of Alaska with plenty of time to balance your personal interests with your professional goals.

Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a Chief Medical Officer who has an interest in working with an underserved population and enjoys working with a team. To provide medical administrative support to the Health Care Administrator in the provision of service to inmates in custody of the Alaska Department of Corrections, and also provides direct medical services. This position requires Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Board Certification is preferred. Correctional healthcare experience is preferred but not required. An unrestricted Alaska Medical license, active unrestricted DEA license for controlled substances is required at time of job commencement. A criminal background check is mandatory prior to final approval. EHR use daily and computer skills are required. Basic Life Support Certificate and possess an unrestricted DEA number to prescribe Schedule II, III, IV, and V drugs.
Minimum Qualifications

Eligibility to practice medicine in the state of Alaska.
Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

Current Resume;
Transcript from your highest level of education;
Copies of any professional licenses or certificates;
List of three references including current supervisor and contact information.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Driver's License;
Alaska Medical License or able to obtain one;
CPR/AED.
PREA NOTIFICATION The Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:

Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution;
Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or
Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview, at the discretion of the hiring manager.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges, universities, or high schools may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution or high school. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience in your Applicant Profile, you must also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applicant Profiles will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS Please be aware - this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has beenconvicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.

FINGERPRINT NOTICE All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.

EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to

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Contact Information

Travis Welch
HARS Director

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes

typical

benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.

AVTEC
Confidential
Correctional Officers
Marine Engineers
Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
Supervisory
Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

General Government
Labor, Trades and Crafts
Public Safety Employees Association
Masters, Mates & Pilots

Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits
Group-based insurance premiums for

Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits

Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Eleven paid holidays a year

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Number of years experience working in the medical field:

0-less than 1
1-2
3-4
5-6
7+

02

Any previous experience with underserved populations (ie: public health type setting)

03

Would you consider yourself flexible or challenged by/resistant to change?

04

Do you have any periods of employment in a 24-hour institutional setting where you were responsible for the care and custody of others that are not already included in your job application (such as correctional facilities, juvenile facilities, or residential treatment centers)? If so, provide the name of each institution, your job title(s), and dates of employment in the space below.

05

Have you ever initiated or engaged in a sexual assault and/or sexual abuse in prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institutions?

Yes
No

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Have you ever been the subject of an investigation for engaging, or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

Yes
No

07

Have you ever been disciplined, terminated, or resigned in lieu of an employment action surrounding allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or assault?

Yes
No

08

Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the prior questions above related to sexual abuse or sexual activity?

Yes
No

09

If you responded "Yes" to the any of the four preceding questions, please describe each incident, including dates and locations, in the text box below.

Required Question
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