Calling all licensed optometrists! Come serve the public in this terrific opportunity with the State of Connecticut.
The agency is looking to hire for a full-time, 35 hours per week, first shift position. Schedule is Monday-Friday 7:00 am and 2:00 pm.
This position covers the populations for the below facilities:
- Osborn Correctional Institution, Somers CT
- MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution, Suffield CT
- The Willard-Cybulski Correctional Institution, Somers CT
- Carl Robinson Correctional Institution, Enfield CT
YOUR ROLE
This position will allow a dedicated, experienced, and creative candidate to provide significant impact to the underserved population that make up many of the vulnerable patients within our system.
As an Optometrist for the State of Connecticut, you can expect to:
- 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.
- Perform charting with a modern electronic health record.
- Have malpractice insurance covered by the State of Connecticut.
We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal);
- Excellent health, dental and supplemental benefits;
- Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
ABOUT US
The State of Connecticut 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. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.
Qualifications
Hired candidates must possess and maintain a license to practice optometry pursuant to Sec. 20-130 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Date Posted: October 11, 2024
Position Type: Full Time
Practice Name: State of Connecticut - DAS
Location: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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