PHYSICIAN - 65273

Executive Service

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.

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 it's 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:

The Mid-Cumberland Region of the Tennessee Department of Health provides primary care services in eleven (11) counties in the region by staffing safety-net clinical sites. These clinics are staffed by both physicians and advanced practice nurses and serve the uninsured and underinsured population. This position will be based at the Wilson County Health Department and will involve working at other surrounding county primary care sites

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, treat, and manage chronic and acute diseases in adults and children using evidence-based medicine approaches in an outpatient setting.
• Consult with other health department staff.
• Precept advanced practice nurses in multiple sites, to include chart review, clinical mentoring, and consultation.
• Participate in county and region-based activities as requested by county and regional supervisors.
• Follow health department guidelines, protocols, and program recommendations.
• Follow professional development directives from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, including having and maintaining a valid unrestricted medical license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree

Required Experience:

• MD or DO degree
• Valid and unrestricted Tennessee medical license
• Valid DEA license
• Residency training in a primary care specialty such as Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license and available transportation as position requires at least monthly travel to different sites.

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.