What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director - Walter B. Jones Center position at State of North Carolina - Dept of Health and Human...?
Description of Work
As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $142,420 - $284,840.
*** SIGN-ON BONUES NOW BEING OFFERED***
This is a repost, previous applicants will still be considered and do not need to reapply.
The primary purpose of the Medical Director/Physician is to provide advanced and/or specialized treatment services to the patients of the Walter B. Jones Center. This position reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Job responsibilities include:
- Direct Patient Care which includes H&P's, rounds, ordering and reviewing labs, EKG's and imaging.
- Generating medical treatment plans and collaborating with multidiscipline treatment team members.
- Assisting with policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all accrediting bodies.
- Participation in a call rotation to provide clinical coverage on nights and weekends.
- Provides supervision of physician extenders and teaching of residents and students.
About the Walter B. Jones Center:
The Walter B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in Greenville, NC:(1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital. The primary purpose and mission of the Walter B. Jones Center is "To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with mental health, substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses for ongoing community based treatment and recovery". Two specialty programs are offered to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Opioid Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Perinatal Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general, medicine.
- Proven ability to assess and interpret laboratory results, clinical data and information relative to the patient's condition.
- Proven ability to supervise and guide work performance of residents and staff.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal records background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
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For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any other questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR.
**Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus
Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).
An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
(1) the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);
(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/documents/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy/open
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work/week for participation.
Salary : $142,420 - $284,840
