Physician

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting for a Physician. This position will typically work between 7 : 30am - 4 : 30pm, Monday through Friday and includes weekends as needed.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package , including :

• 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. 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.

SWC is a state operated Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities located in Union Grove, Wi . SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. SWC brings together a rich history and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Click here to see what working at SWC is all about!

SWC is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services. Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS .

If you recently interviewed for this position, no need to reapply.

Position Summary

As a Physician at SWC, you will practice medicine through the assessment and treatment of individuals with intellectual and behavioral disabilities. This involves diagnosis, treatment and disposition of assigned patients, including activities such as preventive medicine, disease assessment, consultation with other medical and professional staff, prescribing medications and treatments and documentation of treatment plans and progress. Additional clinical functions include ordering laboratory work, diagnostic tests and nursing measures. This provision of medical care is part of a comprehensive program of 24 / 7 medical management coverage of individuals who live at SWC.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $106.00 and $115.54 per hour (approximately between $220,400 and $240,300 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Qualified individuals may earn additional supplemental pay up to $21.00 / hr for Board Certification or $7.00 / hr for Board Certification Eligibility . A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 10 / 51.

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 SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

Appointee must obtain a DEA number by time of hire. Individuals who are required to obtain a registration in order to carry out duties in a state of federal agency are exempt from registration fees. Please see the DEA Practitioner Pre-application Checklist for more information.

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.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates must have :

A well-qualified candidate will also have one or more of the following :

For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here .

How To Apply

Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.

Helpful Information :

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

Applicants will be accepted until positions have been filled.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7 : 45 am - 4 : 30 pm.