Physician (Board Eligible) Gracewood - Augusta, United States - GeorgiaGov

Description

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

This position is located at: East Central Regional Hospital (ECRH)

East Central Regional Hospital (ECRH) has two campuses: Gracewood, established in 1921; and Augusta, established in 1969. On July 1, 2003, these two previously separate facilities officially consolidated and became ECRH. The facilities serve DBHDD's 33-county East Central Region (Region 2). The 420-acre Gracewood campus provides services for people living with developmental disabilities in both an ICF/IID and a skilled nursing facility setting. The 310-acre Augusta campus provides mental health and forensic services. Each campus includes living areas, activity areas, administrative buildings, and support buildings.

ECRH Mission: To be a center of excellence in the provision of comprehensive, responsive, and compassionate care for individuals and their families.

ECRH Vision : To provide safe, competent, and compassionate services to persons with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.

Job Description

Job Title: Physician (Board Eligible Hourly) ECRH

Pay Grade: MBC

Job Summary:

Provides comprehensive medical services by examining patients, diagnosing conditions and providing treatments. Directs nurses, aides and others in the care and treatment of patients. May direct clinical operations and participate in research efforts.

Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary

·Advises patients on health care including health promotion, disease, illness and accident prevention

·Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers

·Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff

·Examines patients and take their histories, order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures and consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health

·Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury

·Provides emergency medical care

·Other duties as assigned

What are the preferred qualifications?

Medical degree recognized by the Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) AND licensure or license eligible to practice medicine at a state institution or in the state of Georgia as provided by state law. Physician must be Board Eligible

Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

·Drug Screening

·TB Evaluation

·Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. P9876