Physician (Board Certified) - GRHA

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Board Certified Physician to join Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta (GRHA) in DeKalb County. The physician will provide comprehensive medical services, supervise staff, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team within the GRHA inpatient setting.

Requirements include a medical degree recognized by GCMB, GA licensure or eligibility, and board eligibility.

Qualifications

• Medical degree recognized by the Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB).
• License or license-eligible to practice medicine in Georgia as provided by state law.
• Board eligibility is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, 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 supervise staff.
• 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.
• Direct and coordinates activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Examine 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.

Skills

Board Certification

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Medical degree recognized by GCMB

Licensed or license-eligible to practice in GA

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Physician (Board Certified) – GRHA

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID: JR0000003949

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $200,000 - $225,000

Job 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 in downtown Atlanta.

This position is located at: Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta (GRHA) Located on 174 Acres in DeKalb County, Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta operates 300 licensed, accredited inpatient beds in three major program areas: Adult Mental Health, Forensic Services, and Developmental Disabilities. In addition, GRH/Atlanta also offers inpatient and outpatient Dental Services.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, 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 supervise staff.
• 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.
• Direct and coordinates activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Examine 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Experience in treating persons with serious and persistent medical illnesses, and in providing care as leader and member of an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Experience working with consumers in adult mental health, addictive disease, and forensic psychiatry

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, see the benefits attachment.

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 list 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

About the Georgia State Government

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.