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County Physician #1621 - Primary Care - Health & Social Services Division
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $185,251.00 - $231,564.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division is a vital public health institution dedicated to responding promptly and efficiently to public health emergencies, ensuring the health and safety of the community it serves. As a part of Hamilton County Government, this division plays an essential role in managing healthcare services, developing health policies, and coordinating emergency responses. It operates with a strong commitment to accessibility, accountability, and community welfare, maintaining up-to-date communication systems and mobilizing staff whenever public health crises arise. The division requires all employees to remain accessible and responsive during emergencies, sometimes with adjusted working hours to... Show More
Job Requirements
- valid driver’s license
- completion of HC Defensive Driving course and/or Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) prior to operating county vehicle
- must report to or remain at work during inclement weather and administrative closings when required
- experience working with underserved, vulnerable, or homeless populations
- experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- graduation from accredited medical school
- state of Tennessee medical license and DEA registration
- completion of residency in Family Practice or Internal Medicine
- board certified or eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine
Job Qualifications
- graduation from an accredited school of medicine
- state of Tennessee medical license
- DEA registration
- completion of residency in Family Practice or Internal Medicine
- board certified or eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine
- experience working with underserved, vulnerable, or homeless populations
- experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- knowledge of professional medical practice and public health laws and regulations
- strong skills in patient counseling, clinical mentorship, customer service, and communication
- ability to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse populations
- preferred study in Family Practice
Job Duties
- provides focused care for children, adolescents, and adults including primary care, sick care, and well patient checkups
- diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries
- orders medical tests and reviews test results
- provides patient counseling and appropriate referrals
- delivers direct medical care to underserved populations
- provides strategic clinical leadership and oversight for individuals experiencing homelessness
- develops clinical policies and mentors medical staff
- ensures compliance with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) standards
- promotes trauma informed care and manages quality improvement
- collaborates with community partners to address social determinants of health
- supports epidemiological and emergency response activities
- assists County Health Officer with clinical and administrative tasks
- maintains clinical files, records, and credentialing
- performs internal audits of medical charts
- establishes and updates medical policies and protocols
- develops liaison activities with community health providers and local specialists
- provides medical leadership for Health Department committees
- recruits, trains, and mentors physicians, nurse practitioners, and clinical staff
- delivers clinical updates and presentations
- provides medical backup to County Health Officer and other physicians
- supervises nurse practitioners and provides counseling on wellness and preventative care
- may provide after-hours call coverage
- promotes childhood immunizations
- performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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