Medical Director-Care Centers (Savannah)

Pay Grade: T

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

• As a Medical Director for the Ryan White CARE Centers, provides overall medical leadership and oversight to direct HIV medical care and services. Responsible for ensuring the quality of care, managing medical staff, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to improve service delivery and quality of care. This role will involve a mix of clinical, administrative, and leadership responsibilities.
• Analyze problems by evaluating available information and resources; develops effective, viable solutions to problems that can help drive the effectiveness of the department;
• Collect and interprets medical information for the purposes of developing & modifying treatment plans for patients;
• Order laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures as necessary for ideal patient care outcomes;
• Review labs and other medical reports and completes documentation in the EMR in a timely manner;
• Assist the nurse practitioners/physician assistants with challenging cases involving HIV and other medical conditions;
• Research credible resources for referencing evolving standards of care and integrates that information into problem solving;
• Meets HIV Metrics in the core deliverables of prescribing ARVs, managing OIs, Hepatitis screening & treatment, ordering vaccinations/immunizations, STI screening and treatment;
• Obtain required Continuing Medical Education Credits for medical licensure and credentialing & board certification as applicable ;
• Serve as designated and delegating physician to the CARE Clinics nurse practitioners;
• Advise patients on health care & health promotion;
• Coordinate & collaborate with other physicians, nurses, social workers, CMAs, pharmacists, registered dietician, mental health counselor, TB dept, CMAs and CDSs;
• Direct and coordinates activities of family medicine residents, nurses, med students;
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures governing medical practices for the CARE Clinics;
• Participate in clinical meetings and learnings with meaningful contributions;
• Participate in quality assurance activities;
• Conduct the required chart audits of the nurse practitioners;
• Accept after- hours calls from the on-call nurse;
• Represent the clinic at required medical conferences;
• Speak on behalf of the CCHD/CARE Clinics at community health events and engagements;

• Complete all mandatory agency trainings.

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 and three (3) years of experience at the lower level Physician 3 (HCP162) or position equivalent

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Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave

Defined Benefit retirement plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Care Spending Account

Dependent Care Spending Account

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Legal Insurance

Long-Term Care Insurance

Specified Illness

Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Additional Perks

A supportive and rewarding work environment

Physical Activity Breaks

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Tuition Assistance

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Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Education documentation must be provided by applicants. License/certification must be provided if required for position. Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

* May be subject to pre-employment drug screen

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.

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