Physician (Board Eligible) - Decatur

Board-Certified Physician

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Board-Certified Physician at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, Georgia.

Job Description

Provides comprehensive medical services by examining patients, diagnosing conditions and providing treatments. Directs nurses, aides and others in the care and treatment of patients.

Duties may include:

· 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 – 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 12 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

Available benefits can be reviewed at this link: careers.georgia.gov/benefits

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. P9876