OPS Senior Physician - 64941434

Ops Senior Physician

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Duties will include, but not limited to a broad range of health delivery services to adults and children.
• This employee will have direct patient care responsibilities including the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of pre-natal clients, and clients seeking Family Planning, Preventative Care, TB and/or STD services.
• Provides consultations and assistance to registered nurses working in the CHD clinics.
• Performs physical exams, medical diagnosis and prescribing medication and recommending dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis.
• Prescribes or administer treatment, therapy, medication, Preventive health measures and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Explains procedures and discuss test results with patients.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Clear documentation in the electronic health record, and occasional paper format is expected.
• Provides input and review of local health department protocols and will also assist in quality control.
• Assists with the design and implementation of health promotion programs.
• Assists in assessing the health needs of citizens and in planning and implementing the revision of programs to meet these needs.
• Updates clinical knowledge skills as required by state re-licensure and dictated by clinic rotations.
• Assists in developing demographic data pertaining to the health of the community in order to assess community needs, assisting in the assessment of and updating of existing programs.
• Utilizes the Trak-IT and People First systems.
• Maintains quality of services delivered in all tasks associated with this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities
• Ability to talk to others to effectively convey information
• Ability to listen to what other people are saying and ask questions as appropriate
• Ability to teach others how to do something
• Ability to know how to find information and identify essential information
• Ability to perform computer skills to enable navigation in an electronic health record, and to allow access to e-mail, such as Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Qualifications: This occupation requires licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes; or licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes; or a current Public Health Certificate issued by the Florida Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to Chapter 458.316, Florida Statutes.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

Note: The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location: Bradenton, FL, US, 34208 Nearest Major Market: Sarasota Nearest Secondary Market: Bradenton