Internal Medicine

Delta Health Center; Mound Bayou (MS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching up to 3%

Paid time off (vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Delta Health Center in Mound Bayou, MS, invites applications for a physician role in its Clinical Services department. The position offers responsibility for primary, secondary, and tertiary care within a multidisciplinary team, with admissions, referrals, and preventive care integral to daily practice.

The ideal candidate holds a medical degree, is licensed in Mississippi, and has completed a residency for board eligibility/certification, with a focus on comprehensive life-cycle patient care.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited school and current license to practice in Mississippi.
• Residency completed for board eligibility and/or certification.
• Knowledge of the principles of practice management; ability to care for people across the life cycle (16+).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementation of primary health care service delivery per health plan and protocols.
• Provide primary, secondary and tertiary care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and injuries in general practice.
• Order, interpret, and act on tests and imaging; administer treatments and vaccines as needed.
• Maintain medical records and participate in quality assurance activities.

Skills

Life-span care

Cultural sensitivity

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree

Mississippi medical license

Residency for board eligibility/certification

Job description

Mound Bayou, United States | Posted on 01/14/2026

Delta Health Center, Inc. (DHC) is the first community health center of its kind. Also, it’s the first Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) in the United States. DHC is a non-profit organization that is located in historic Bolivar County, Mississippi, where it opened its doors in 1965.At Delta Health Center, we continue to build a world class primary health care system committed to caring for vulnerable populations from newborns to the elderly. DHC also supports those who want to stay fit and to those with chronic health problems with our main focus being health. We have helped generations of families to live healthy and stay healthy.

Job Description

Job Description

Department:Clinical Services

Reports To:Medical Director

FLSA Status:Exempt

SUMMARY

Assists in planning and implementation of primary health care service delivery according to the

health plan and written protocols. Provides primary, secondary and tertiary care, including

counseling and referral within the context of a multidisciplinary team concept.

Diagnoses and treats variety of diseases and injuries in general practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be

assigned.

Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.

Examines patient to determine general physical condition.

Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on

Analyzes reports and finding of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition.

Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.

Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients form communicable diseases.

Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.

Reports deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.

Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.

Performs minor surgery, i.e., sutures minor injuries and lacerations.

Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school,

consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.

Provides comprehensive care through the implementation of the health care plan and written

protocols.

Maintains clinical tracking data for continuity of care.

Delegates specific tasks to other team members while retaining responsibility for results.

Assists the Clinical Services Director in the planning, management and evaluation of the delivery of

quality health care.

Provides continuity of care by obtaining full hospital privileges.

Functions independently as a cooperative primary care team member.

Actively participates in local, state and national medical committees and associations.

Participates in QA Patient Management Review Committees.

Records on the medical record using the POMR System.

Maintains current medical records in the clinic and the hospital.

Participates in In-Service Education and community education programs to keep self and

community abreast of the changes in medical practice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises nursing and other support staff. May be perception for Adult Nurse Practitioner and/or

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Medical Degree from an accredited school and current license to practice medicine in the State of

Mississippi.

Must have completed a residency for board eligibility and/or certification.

Must be knowledgeable in the principles of practice management.

Must have the ability to care for people throughout the life cycle (16 years and up).

Must be sensitive to the needs of people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Must give the same level of importance of health maintenance and disease prevention as cure and

restoration.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to

the most sensitive inquires or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or

innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and

presentations on controvesial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or board of

directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,

percentages, area circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and

geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical

problem. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical

notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete

variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Currently licensed in the State of Mississippi to practice medicine.

Must have completed a residency program for board eligibility and/or certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to

finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk

and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The

employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to

25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne

particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, chemicals,

outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the

work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be

assigned.

Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.

Examines patient to determine general physical condition.

Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on

Analyzes reports and finding of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition.

Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.

Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients form communicable diseases.

Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.

Reports deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.

Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.

Performs minor surgery, i.e., sutures minor injuries and lacerations.

Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school,

consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.

Provides comprehensive care through the implementation of the health care plan and written

protocols.

Maintains clinical tracking data for continuity of care.

Delegates specific tasks to other team members while retaining responsibility for results.

Assists the Clinical Services Director in the planning, management and evaluation of the delivery of

quality health care.

Provides continuity of care by obtaining full hospital privileges.

Functions independently as a cooperative primary care team member.

Actively participates in local, state and national medical committees and associations.

Participates in QA Patient Management Review Committees.

Records on the medical record using the POMR System.

Maintains current medical records in the clinic and the hospital.

Participates in In-Service Education and community education programs to keep self and

community abreast of the changes in medical practice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises nursing and other support staff. May be perception for Adult Nurse Practitioner and/or

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Medical Degree from an accredited school and current license to practice medicine in the State of

Mississippi.

Must have completed a residency program for board eligibility and/or certification.

• 401(k) matching up to 3%
• Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)