Physician

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 148,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Physician (NS) at the Walter B. Jones Center in Greenville, NC. The physician will perform physicals, diagnose conditions, manage medications, and interpret labs, EKGs, and imaging reports.

You will counsel patients on health maintenance and update treatment plans in collaboration with the care team. Responsibilities include daily rounds, writing progress notes, and maintaining accurate records to ensure ethical practice

Qualifications

• Licensed physician with North Carolina licensure and board eligibility as applicable.
• Knowledge of general and preventive medicine principles and practices.
• Ability to interpret laboratory results, data, and imaging findings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with patients, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Perform physicals, diagnose and manage diseases, and order labs.
• Interpret EKGs and imaging reports as part of patient care.
• Counsel patients on health maintenance and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and rounds documentation.
• Update treatment plans and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Skills

General medicine

Preventive medicine

Lab result interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Licensed to practice medicine in NC

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

W B Jones Alcohol , Drug Abuse Trt Ctr

Job Classification Title

Physician (NS)

Position Number

60036568

Grade

MH26

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Physician will perform physicals, diagnosing, managing medication, ordering and interpreting labs, EKGs, and imaging reports. This position will counsel patients on health maintenance, collaborating with healthcare teams, maintaining accurate records, and upholding ethical standards. The Physician will be responsible for daily rounds, writing progress notes, and updating treatment plans.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $147,932.00 - $295,863.00

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general medicine, preventative medicine and of the techniques involved.

• Skill in treating and diagnosing a variety of diseases and injuries in the practice of an applicable specialty of medicine.

• Ability to assess and interpret laboratory results, clinical data, and information relative to the patients condition.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, patients and their families, and the general public.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

About the Facility:

The Walter B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in Greenville, NC: (1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital. The primary purpose and mission of the Walter B. Jones Center is "To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with mental health, substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses for ongoing community based treatment and recovery". The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and SAMHSA/CSAT. Two specialty programs are offered to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Opioid Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Perinatal Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 252-830-3426.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Tiara Jasmine Renae Woods

Email:

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