Physician

Physician - Board Certified - Full Time - WCGRH

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and hospital services.

DBHDD main office is located in downtown Atlanta.  

This position is located at:  West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (WCGRH)

Located at 3000 Schatulga Road, Columbus Georgia.  WCGRH has inpatient treatment units for Adult Mental Health and Forensic care. The hospital can serve 154 Forensic and 40 Adult Mental Health patients for a total of 194 beds at any point in time. The hospital employs approximately 600 staff members.

Job Title:   Physician - Board Certified

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $225,000

Job Summary:

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

• Supervising staff including physician assistants and nurse practitioners
• 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.
• In the EMR system, completes all orders and documents all evaluations, notes treatment, and plans within prescribed time frames and according to established guidelines. 
• Consults with referring M.D. as needed.
• Provides emergency medical care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We are inspired by the dedication and passion of our teams and take seriously our responsibility to ensure teammates feel supported, prepared, and encouraged to contribute to our mission and vision.  As a team member you will receive:

• Exceptional vacation leave plan
  • 15 days each year for first 5 years of service,
  • 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service, and
  • 21 days each year for 10 + years of service.
• 13 paid state holidays, and 1 educational leave day.
• Sick leave accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month or 15 days each year.
• 3 weeks of paid paternity leave.
• Your choice from our healthcare plan options for you and your family, including support in the activation of a healthcare savings account.
• Dental, vision, life, dependent life, legal, and disability insurance program options.
• Healthcare and childcare spending accounts
• Wellness incentive program.
• DBHDD is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
• Retirement Pension.
• 401(K) with company match. 

Qualifications 

• 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.  Physician must be Board Eligible.

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

Preferred qualifications

• Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Experience in treating persons with serious and persistent medical illnesses, and in providing care as leader and member of an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Experience working with consumers in adult mental health, addictive disease, and forensic psychiatry

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.