physician (board eligible) gracewood - , GA, United States - Georgia CEO

Description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these.

As Georgia's public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas:
behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.

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 currently employs approximately 900 staff and is owned and governed by DBHDD, Augusta University, and Agency.

It is accredited by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations under standards for Hospital, Behavioral Health, Laboratory, and Long Term Care.

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.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

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

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.