County Physician - Primary Care - Health & Social Services Division

Overview The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and accessible should a public health emergency arise. The division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond to mobilization calls and work hours may be modified to meet the community’s needs. Under general supervision, provides medical care to patients and clinical and/or administrative oversight of health department programs. Essential Functions Note: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Provide focused care for children, adolescents, and adults across Health Department locations, including office care, sick care, and well patient checkups; diagnose and treat diseases and injuries; order medical tests and review results; provide patient counseling; provide appropriate referrals to other health care providers when appropriate; deliver direct medical care (primary care, chronic disease management, acute care) to underserved populations. Provide strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and direct patient care tailored to individuals experiencing homelessness. Develop clinical policies, mentor medical staff, ensure HRSA compliance, promote trauma-informed care, manage quality improvement, and collaborate with community partners to address social determinants of health. Support epidemiological responses to disease events and emergency response events; work with Infection Control and employee post-exposure events. Assist the County Health Officer in clinical and administrative responsibilities of the Health Department. Maintain all appropriate clinical files, records, credentialing and privileging requirements; perform internal audits of medical charts for completeness and accuracy; establish, update, and implement medical policies, protocols, and procedures in compliance with regulations. Develop and maintain liaison activities with community health providers, hospital staff, and local specialists and practitioners. Provide medical leadership and support for various Health Department committees. Recruit, train, and mentor physicians, nurse practitioners, and clinical staff, including peer reviews; collaborate with the board and executive leadership to align clinic goals with the needs of the homeless population. Provide clinical updates and presentations as appropriate; provide medical back-up to the County Health Officer and other county physicians. Provide medical supervision of nurse practitioners; provide parental counseling; counsel patients on wellness, illness, and preventive care; may provide after-hours call coverage if necessary. Work with the community to promote childhood immunizations and improve vaccination rates. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of professional practice of medicine laws, rules, regulations, practices and procedures; knowledge of professional medical practice in the area of assignment or specialty; knowledge of safety and health laws, rules, regulations, practices and procedures; knowledge of public health laws, rules, regulations, practices and procedures; knowledge of medical equipment, materials and supplies utilized in the practice of medicine in the assigned area; knowledge of customer service/public relations practices and procedures; knowledge of counseling methods practices and procedures; knowledge of maintaining patient medical records; knowledge of social, psychological, and physical needs of people experiencing homelessness. Skills relevant to referring patients for additional medical care or other community resources; providing medical care and assistance to patients who may be upset or non-cooperative; using verbal and written communication in counseling patients and parents, and family members; instructing and utilizing universal health and safety precautions in the practice of medicine; providing oversight to other medical staff; clinical mentorship; utilizing customer service techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; effective communication in both oral and written form. Ability to provide respectful, culturally sensitive care to a diverse population. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of medicine with State of Tennessee medical license and DEA registration. Must have completed residency in Family Practice or Internal Medicine and must be board certified or eligible for board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine. A valid driver’s license is required. Additional Requirements Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level. This position is deemed essential/situational during inclement weather and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head. Experience working with underserved, vulnerable, or homeless populations; experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Preferred Qualifications Study in the field of Family Practice preferred. Physical Requirements Work requires risk of exposure to infectious diseases or difficult situations during clinic site inspections or while providing direct medical care services to patients. Work requires managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Additional Information This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee in this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance. All positions may require work on holidays or weekends. Irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. Note: This description does not include a clickable link. Apply here as applicable in your system. #J-18808-Ljbffr