Special Investigator

Overview

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented individual to serve as a Special Investigator within the Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (PLIS) of the Healthcare Quality & Safety Branch. This essential role supports the Department’s mission to ensure a safe and competent healthcare workforce by investigating complaints related to healthcare practitioners and entities regulated by DPH.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Location: Hartford, CT
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
Work Hours: Full-time, First Shift
Work Environment: Hybrid

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees

ABOUT THE PRACTITIONER INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
The Practitioner Investigations Unit is part of the Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (PLIS), which licenses nearly 70 healthcare professions. The unit conducts investigations into complaints received about individual healthcare providers and other regulated entities to ensure compliance with state laws, regulations, and professional standards.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Conduct investigations of alleged violations of state statutes, regulations, and standards related to licensed healthcare practitioners and regulated entities.
• Interview complainants, witnesses, and subjects of investigations.
• Secure evidence including statements, documents, medical records, and other relevant materials.
• Analyze and evaluate records and data to identify facts, patterns, and compliance concerns.
• Research applicable laws, regulations, and standards of care.
• Compile findings and prepare clear, thorough written reports.
• Respond to public inquiries related to investigations and licensing.
• Prepare affidavits and other legal documents as required.
• Testify at administrative hearings and in court.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY:
The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:

• Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
• Preventing disease, injury, and disability
• Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.