Internal Medicine

Mound Bayou, United States | Posted on 01/14/2026 Delta Health Center, Inc. (DHC) is the first community health center of its kind. Also, it’s the first Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) in the United States. DHC is a non-profit organization that is located in historic Bolivar County, Mississippi, where it opened its doors in 1965. At Delta Health Center, we continue to build a world class primary health care system committed to caring for vulnerable populations from newborns to the elderly. DHC also supports those who want to stay fit and to those with chronic health problems with our main focus being health. We have helped generations of families to live healthy and stay healthy. Job Description Department: Clinical Services Reports To: Medical Director FLSA Status: Exempt SUMMARY Assists in planning and implementation of primary health care service delivery according to the health plan and written protocols. Provides primary, secondary and tertiary care, including counseling and referral within the context of a multidisciplinary team concept. Diagnoses and treats variety of diseases and injuries in general practice. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history. Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition. Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs. Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases. Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. Reports deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities. Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment. Performs minor surgery, i.e., sutures minor injuries and lacerations. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage. Provides comprehensive care through the implementation of the health care plan and written protocols. Maintains clinical tracking data for continuity of care. Delegates specific tasks to other team members while retaining responsibility for results. Assists the Clinical Services Director in the planning, management and evaluation of the delivery of quality health care. Provides continuity of care by obtaining full hospital privileges. Functions independently as a cooperative primary care team member. Actively participates in local, state and national medical committees and associations. Participates in QA Patient Management Review Committees. Records on the medical record using the POMR System. Maintains current medical records in the clinic and the hospital. Participates in In-Service Education and community education programs to keep self and community abreast of the changes in medical practice. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises nursing and other support staff. May be perception for Adult Nurse Practitioner and/or QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Medical Degree from an accredited school and current license to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi. Must have completed a residency for board eligibility and/or certification. Must be knowledgeable in the principles of practice management. Must have the ability to care for people throughout the life cycle (16 years and up). Must be sensitive to the needs of people of diverse cultural backgrounds. Must give the same level of importance of health maintenance and disease prevention as cure and restoration. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problem. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Currently licensed in the State of Mississippi to practice medicine. Must have completed a residency program for board eligibility and/or certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Benefits 401(k) matching up to 3% Paid time off (vacation and sick leave) #J-18808-Ljbffr