Primary Care Physician

PHYSICIAN Tennessee Department of Health Montgomery County Health Department 330 Pageant Ln, Clarksville, TN 37040 Who We Are And What We Do TDH incorporates our values into the work we do each day to achieve our mission, live our vision and address our two strategic priorities of prevention and access. Mission: Protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of all people in Tennessee. Vision: Healthy People Healthy Communities Healthy Tennessee Our Values: Collaboration Excellence Integrity Compassion Respect Health Equity How You Make a Difference In This Role Are you ready to no longer worry about insurance, overhead costs, and quotas Are you a new physician looking to jumpstart your career Do you have a heart for delivering primary care to underserved populations Make your life where you make your living. Whether its the sophistication of our big cities or the southern charm of our small towns, our state offers a cost of living well below the national average. From the foothills of the beautiful Smoky Mountains to the broad banks of the Mississippi, the Volunteer State spans three distinct regions, each with its own personality. You'll have plenty of room to stretch your legs and plant your roots. And there's plenty here to entertain you, from our legendary music and arts to our stunning scenery to the endless options for outdoor recreation. Tennessee is the new hub of creative innovation, technology and performing arts, a playground for big names and even bigger ideas. Our state is where classic meets cutting edge. Job Overview This physician role is essential to providing accessible primary care and women's health services, particularly for uninsured populations who rely on local health departments as their primary source of care. By delivering direct patient services, offering clinical oversight for advanced practice nurses, and supporting county and regional operations, this position directly advances TDHs strategic priorities of Access, Prevention, Equity, and Workforce Excellence. Key Responsibilities Plans, coordinates, delivers, and manages comprehensive health services for adults and children across various levels of care Precepts and collaborates with mid-level clinical providers Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion to enhance patient compliance with care plan Remains updated with best practices in medicine and provides patient-centered care Minimum Qualifications MD or DO degree Valid and unrestricted Tennessee medical license Valid DEA license Board Certified or Board Eligible in a primary care specialty such as Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.