Primary Care Physician

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Public holidays & leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement & development

EAP

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in Lincoln is seeking a Primary Care Physician to provide medical care within a psychiatric setting, focusing on patients with serious mental illness, coordinating with psychiatrists and nurses.

The role requires an MD and Nebraska license, residency in a medical specialty, and offers comprehensive benefits, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, EAP, and professional development opportunities, with stable public service employment.

Qualifications

• MD degree and Nebraska license to practice medicine are required.
• Three years of experience as a visiting physician or two years as a staff physician in an approved hospital are required.
• Residency training in a recognized medical specialty and certification in that specialty are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care for patients in a psychiatric setting.
• Conduct medical rounds assessing vital signs, labs, and medical concerns.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, APRNs, nurses, pharmacists and treatment team members.

Education

M.D. degree

Nebraska medical license

Residency training in medical specialty

Certification in medical specialty

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring AgencyHealth & Human Services - Agency 25LocationLincoln, NEHiring Rate$2.000Job PostingJR2026-00026539 Primary Care Physician (Evergreen) (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description

Primary Care Physician

DHHS

Join a dedicated and mission-driven team providing critical mental health services in the heart of the Midwest. As a Primary Care Physician at DHHS you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for individuals experiencing serious mental illness.

What We Offer You

• 156% state-matched retirement – one of the best in the nation
• 13 paid holidays + generous leave starting immediately
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $20,000 employer-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fun, mission-driven, and supportive team environment
• Job stability in public service

For information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Behavioral Health, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov.

For more information about this position, contact Anny Friedrichsen at 402-853-4914 or email [e-mail].

The primary care physician is responsible for managing the physical health of patients under the care of DHHS. These patients often have complex medical needs alongside psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. The physician acts as the main medical provider within the psychiatric setting, addressing both chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension as well as acute medical issues such as infections or injuries. This role requires a strong foundation in primary care medicine combined with an understanding of how psychiatric illness and treatment impacts physical health. Daily, the physician typically conducts medical rounds on psychiatric units, evaluating patients’ vital signs, laboratory results, and any new or ongoing medical complaints. They work closely with psychiatrists, APRNs nurses, pharmacist and other treatment team members, often responding to consultations when medical concerns arise.

Another key responsibility is performing admission medical evaluations to ensure that new patients are medically stable and that any underlying medical conditions contributing to psychiatric symptoms are identified and treated early. A major component of the role involves monitoring and managing the side effects of psychiatric medications, such as antipsychotics, lithium, and clozapine, which can lead to significant complications, including metabolic syndrome, kidney dysfunction, or blood disorders. The primary care physician will also collaborate and provide expertise to the Lincoln Regional Center, Whitehall campus and in the future to Beatrice State Developmental Center.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
General Practice: M.D. degree and license to practice medicine in the state of Nebraska plus three years experience as a visiting physician at an approved hospital or two years of experience as a staff physician at an approved hospital.
Specialty Field: M.D. degree and license to practice medicine in the state of Nebraska plus three years of residency training in a recognized medical specialty in an approved hospital plus eligibility for, or possession of, certification in one of the medical specialty field.

Hours

Monday through Friday. Must be available by phone in a call rotation. No onsite weekend coverage required.

Wage

Commensurate upon education and experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.