The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.
This position is located at : Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta (GRHA)
Job Description
Job Title : Physician - GRHA
Pay Grade : MBE
Job Summary :
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 direct clinical operations and participate in research efforts.
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
- Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff
- Examines 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
- Other duties as assigned
What are the preferred 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
Benefits
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 listing 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.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. P9876