The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Board Eligible Physician, at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta.
Job Summary :
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.
J ob Description :
- 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
- 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 Benefits :
- Vacation
- Vacation
- 15 days each year up to 5 years of service
- 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service
- 21 days each year for 10 + years of service
- Sick Leave accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
- Holidays the state of Georgia recognizes 13 paid holidays
- Retirement
- 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Available Insurance
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Legal
- Disability
- Healthcare & Childcare spending accounts
- Life & dependent life insurance
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer 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.
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FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.