Physician (Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000)

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician provides health care to patients in the Wake County Health and Human Services Clinics. This will include Regional Centers and the Public Health Center in Raleigh. This position is based primarily at the Departure Drive Regional Center but may involve, from time to time, as-needed coverage at other Wake County clinical sites. The physician reports to the clinical supervisor and medical director.

At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Medicine
• Three years of experience and must have completed appropriate residency
• NC Medical Board licensure
• Medical license/certification in specialist field
• DEA registration
• Hospital credentialing or eligibility

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited Family Practice Residency program and Board Certification in North Carolina
• Medical license/certification in specialist feild
• Analytic thinking/Problem solving
• Interpersonal human relations skills
• Provide quality and timely clinical care
• Ability to handle rapid change
• Self-starter
• Demonstrates a high degree of adaptability
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Confident team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a high pace environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in using office equipment

Responsibilities

• Screen, diagnose and treat patients
• Document all care in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Provide preventive care, child health, family planning care, prenatal care, STD care, and acute illness management
• Provide support services to the mental health teams as needed for continuity of client care
• Perform clinic-based outpatient procedures as indicated (this generally includes PAP smears, Nexplanon insertion/removal, suture removal, possible I&D's)
• Supervise Advanced Practice Practitioners NC Medical and Nursing Board guidelines
• On call duties: Provide backup call to the nurse triage line on a rotating basis with other providers. Physician does not provide in person care after clinic hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree