Physician - LNMTC

Health & Human Services; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 148,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The North Carolina State Government is seeking a Physician III A (NS) at Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center in Wilson, NC, to provide advanced medical care in a clinic setting and lead clinical projects as needed.

This exempt position requires extensive knowledge across general and preventive medicine, as well as specialty practice, with duties including staff guidance, test interpretation, and active participation in case conferences.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general, preventive medicine and of the techniques involved.
• Thorough knowledge of the practice and theories of the medical specialty or subspecialty to which assigned.
• Thorough knowledge of interpreting laboratory results (including basic x-ray interpretations and evaluation of lab results), clinical data and information relative to the patient’s condition.
• Ability to compile clear and concise notes for patient's charts and to make oral presentations of cases in medical conferences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, patients, and their families, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Treats all medical, psychiatric, and neurological problems of assigned patients; evaluates and interprets related reports developed by physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other professional personnel.
• Assigns duties to subordinates; participates in the training of interns, resident physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel; reviews completed work for general adequacy and compliance with instructions.
• Examines new patients or patients with unusual conditions; determines need for and recommends special treatments.
• Participates in medical conferences and other staff meetings for the presentation and discussion of cases and for general staff development and improvement.
• Performs related duties as required, as in the case of investigating the appropriate utilization of clinical facilities for patient care.

Skills

General medicine

Preventive medicine

Medical knowledge

Job description

Title

Physician - III A (NS)

Position Number / Grade

MH26

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

This is professional medical work in providing advanced or specialized treatment services in a clinic or unit of an institution or other patient care facility of the state. Employees consistently provide outstanding staff level medical services and are frequently called upon to solve difficult medical problems and to work on special projects. Work may include the guidance and review of work performed by other staff level physicians and may infrequently require employees to fulfill the role of director of the work unit. While work is performed with independent professional responsibility, employees are generally accountable to a non-medical or physician director of the total program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES PERFORMED

• Treats all medical, psychiatric, and neurological problems of assigned patients; evaluates and interprets related reports developed by physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other professional personnel. Compiles histories of present and past illnesses; reviews available records; performs physical examinations; orders laboratory and x-ray examinations.
• Assigns duties to subordinates; participates in the training of interns, resident physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel; reviews completed work for general adequacy and compliance with instructions.
• Examines new patients or patients with unusual conditions; determines need for and recommends special treatments.
• Participates in medical conferences and other staff meetings for the presentation and discussion of cases and for general staff development and improvement.
• Performs related duties as required, as in the case of investigating the appropriate utilization of clinical facilities for patient care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general, preventive medicine and of the techniques involved.
• Thorough knowledge of the practice and theories of the medical specialty or subspecialty to which assigned.
• Thorough knowledge of interpreting laboratory results (including basic x-ray interpretations and evaluation of lab results), clinical data and information relative to the patient’s condition.
• Ability to compile clear and concise notes for patient's charts and to make oral presentations of cases in medical conferences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, patients, and their families, and the general public.

Recruitment Range

$147,932 - $295,863 Annually

Sign-on Bonus

A Sign-on bonus of $20,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency.
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
• All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part‑time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency.
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

Exempt Status

This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126). We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.

Location

Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (LNMTC), located in Wilson, NC, is a state-operated certified Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED MANDATORY AND MUST REPORT OR STAY OVER DURING ADVERSE WEATHEREVENTS OR OTHER EMERGENCIES.

Background Checks & Policies

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 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.

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.

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.