Public health physician job description
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Example public health physician requirements on a job description
Public health physician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in public health physician job postings.
Sample public health physician requirements
- Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
- Board certified in a specialty field of public health.
- Current state license to practice medicine.
- Experience in working in public health.
- Experience in project leadership and management.
Sample required public health physician soft skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to give presentations.
Public health physician job description example 1
The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital public health physician job description
Responsibilities.
Physician shall provide full time, comprehensive inpatient services at Behavioral Health Hospital Greensboro North Carolina. Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients within the inpatient setting with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Conducts thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
Qualifications.
Board Certification in adult psychiatry. Current North Carolina Medical License. DEA. United States citizenship, green card/permanent resident. H1-B on a case-by-case basis.
Overview.
If you desire to practice in a dynamic and growing community-based health care system, Cone Health may be the choice for you. We currently have a superb full-time opportunity for an outpatient-based psychiatrist at our Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic in Greensboro North Carolina. Located directly across from our Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital, this exciting and challenging position provides full time, comprehensive outpatient psychiatric services. The city of Greensboro has a population of over 290,000 people and a regional population of approximately 1 million. A superb location within easy driving distance to the Blue Ridge Mountains as well as to the North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia beaches and offers a superb family/quality of life with outstanding weather!
Talent Pool: Physicians
Responsibilities:
Education/Training: Utilizes literature and attends regional and national meetings to remain current and professionally competent. Participates inpatient, staff, and professional education programs. Participates in educational and research programs including didactic material , formal teaching conferences, clinical teaching, staff education conferences, and clinical research.
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Liaison: Participates in liaison duties with the other professional staff, and in development of patient referral sources. Keeps referring physicians informed of care and outcomes.
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Patient Care; Provides direct and indirect patient care to the assigned areas. Provides medical supervision of the interdisciplinary team and supervises residents and medical students in all aspects of their assigned duties. Participates in clinical research projects of interest. Provides accurate and timely documentation and sign off of care to establish up-to-date medical records for billing purposes.
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Professional Standards: Models and upholds the professional standards of MCHS including the Medical Staff By-Laws, Service Excellence commitments, practice standards, physician expectations and professional image standards. Acts in concert with MCHS Mission, Visio, and Values. Demonstrates collegial and respectful relationships with colleagues, patients, associates, family, and visitors. Upholds Socratic Oath, honors patient confidentiality, and acts with integrity at all times. Works in alignment and contributes towards achieving the goals and standards of MCHS.
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Quality and Safety: Participates, as needed, in medical audits, quality improvement programs, investigations, peer review, and other inquiries relating to the standards of professional care. Provides medical supervision and leadership to the interdisciplinary team to achieve the maximum benefit for each patient. Ensures safe practice standards and regulatory compliance.
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Quality Improvement: Engages in continuous improvements and use of evidence based practices working towards preeminent healthcare and service (with outcomes moving into the 90th percentile or above). Maintain records in accordance with the policies of MCHS, applicable laws and regulations. participates in development of clinical guidelines, procedures, programs, and makes recommendations to improve quality and efficiency of care. Shares specifically designated on-call responsibilities with other physician members of the assigned areas.
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Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Required: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a Medical School recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board. Also medical degrees from other countries that are equivalent to the United States MD or DO degrees from a Medical School recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Completed appropriate residency training (and fellowship training as required).
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
REQUIRED
Required: Practitioner must have completed the number of years in a residency program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and met all other requirements for eligibility to receive board certification recognized by either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in the primary medical specialty (or subspecialty) for which the Practitioner is applying for Clinical Privileges. If five (5) or more years have elapsed since the Practitioner completed such residency program, the Practitioner currently must have board-certification recognized by either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in such specialty (or subspecialty).
Fully licensed to practice Medicine in the state of NC.
Meets requirements of the Moses Cone Health System Medical Staff by-laws and obtains the appropriate level of medical staff privileges.
The Practitioner must have a current, and valid DEA registration number, with no involuntary limitations on prescriptive authority (schedule limitations) resulting from DEA disciplinary actions.
Each Practitioner shall maintain in force professional liability insurance as determined by the Moses Cone Health System Medical Executive Committee and Board of Trustees; currently $1 million each incident and each occurrence, and $3 million aggregate. The Practitioner must provide proof of professional liability insurance coverage, with a current certificate of insurance or a current copy of the policy. The professional liability insurance coverage shall be with a company approved by the North Carolina Insurance Commission and otherwise satisfactory to the Board of Trustees.
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Physician shall provide full time, comprehensive inpatient services at Behavioral Health Hospital Greensboro North Carolina. Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients within the inpatient setting with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Conducts thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
Qualifications.
Board Certification in adult psychiatry. Current North Carolina Medical License. DEA. United States citizenship, green card/permanent resident. H1-B on a case-by-case basis.
Overview.
If you desire to practice in a dynamic and growing community-based health care system, Cone Health may be the choice for you. We currently have a superb full-time opportunity for an outpatient-based psychiatrist at our Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic in Greensboro North Carolina. Located directly across from our Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital, this exciting and challenging position provides full time, comprehensive outpatient psychiatric services. The city of Greensboro has a population of over 290,000 people and a regional population of approximately 1 million. A superb location within easy driving distance to the Blue Ridge Mountains as well as to the North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia beaches and offers a superb family/quality of life with outstanding weather!
Talent Pool: Physicians
Responsibilities:
Education/Training: Utilizes literature and attends regional and national meetings to remain current and professionally competent. Participates inpatient, staff, and professional education programs. Participates in educational and research programs including didactic material , formal teaching conferences, clinical teaching, staff education conferences, and clinical research.
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Liaison: Participates in liaison duties with the other professional staff, and in development of patient referral sources. Keeps referring physicians informed of care and outcomes.
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Patient Care; Provides direct and indirect patient care to the assigned areas. Provides medical supervision of the interdisciplinary team and supervises residents and medical students in all aspects of their assigned duties. Participates in clinical research projects of interest. Provides accurate and timely documentation and sign off of care to establish up-to-date medical records for billing purposes.
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Professional Standards: Models and upholds the professional standards of MCHS including the Medical Staff By-Laws, Service Excellence commitments, practice standards, physician expectations and professional image standards. Acts in concert with MCHS Mission, Visio, and Values. Demonstrates collegial and respectful relationships with colleagues, patients, associates, family, and visitors. Upholds Socratic Oath, honors patient confidentiality, and acts with integrity at all times. Works in alignment and contributes towards achieving the goals and standards of MCHS.
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Quality and Safety: Participates, as needed, in medical audits, quality improvement programs, investigations, peer review, and other inquiries relating to the standards of professional care. Provides medical supervision and leadership to the interdisciplinary team to achieve the maximum benefit for each patient. Ensures safe practice standards and regulatory compliance.
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Quality Improvement: Engages in continuous improvements and use of evidence based practices working towards preeminent healthcare and service (with outcomes moving into the 90th percentile or above). Maintain records in accordance with the policies of MCHS, applicable laws and regulations. participates in development of clinical guidelines, procedures, programs, and makes recommendations to improve quality and efficiency of care. Shares specifically designated on-call responsibilities with other physician members of the assigned areas.
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Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Required: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a Medical School recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board. Also medical degrees from other countries that are equivalent to the United States MD or DO degrees from a Medical School recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Completed appropriate residency training (and fellowship training as required).
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
REQUIRED
Required: Practitioner must have completed the number of years in a residency program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and met all other requirements for eligibility to receive board certification recognized by either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in the primary medical specialty (or subspecialty) for which the Practitioner is applying for Clinical Privileges. If five (5) or more years have elapsed since the Practitioner completed such residency program, the Practitioner currently must have board-certification recognized by either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in such specialty (or subspecialty).
Fully licensed to practice Medicine in the state of NC.
Meets requirements of the Moses Cone Health System Medical Staff by-laws and obtains the appropriate level of medical staff privileges.
The Practitioner must have a current, and valid DEA registration number, with no involuntary limitations on prescriptive authority (schedule limitations) resulting from DEA disciplinary actions.
Each Practitioner shall maintain in force professional liability insurance as determined by the Moses Cone Health System Medical Executive Committee and Board of Trustees; currently $1 million each incident and each occurrence, and $3 million aggregate. The Practitioner must provide proof of professional liability insurance coverage, with a current certificate of insurance or a current copy of the policy. The professional liability insurance coverage shall be with a company approved by the North Carolina Insurance Commission and otherwise satisfactory to the Board of Trustees.
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Public health physician job description example 2
Trinity Health public health physician job description
Holy Cross Health has exciting Physician opportunities available at their Community Health Center located in multiple Montgomery County locations. We are looking for Residents nearing program completion and experienced Physicians looking to support the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
We have several opportunities and an new center opening in late summer/fall.
We Offer:
Competitive compensation and incentive plans
Health Benefits
Monday- Friday schedules with no evenings or nights
Free parking
403B Savings Short and Long Term Disability as well as many other perks to include a robust health insurance plan.
**General Summary:**
+ The Staff Physician is responsible for managing the diagnosis and efficient and effective treatment of Health Center patients to include a therapeutic health service that focuses on health restoration, health maintenance and disease prevention. Providing patient exams and consultations striving to reach 10 patient visits per 4-hour session.
+ The Staff Physician is responsible for participating in the Center's Quality Performance Improvement program.
+ The Staff Physician advises management on clinical matters and the results of any external audits, clinical quality problems and the progress of quality improvement efforts.
+ The Staff Physician maintains in compliance with Federal, State, and Local health care regulations as well as the Joint Commission standards.
+ Primary medical care will be provided in a culturally competent manner to a medically underserved, low income, uninsured patient population.
+ After hours coverage will be maintained as appropriate.
+ Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
**Minimum** **Licensure/Certification** **Required (if applicable):**
+ Medical Doctor with current Maryland licensure free from restrictions or limitations.
+ DEA registered
+ CDS licensed
+ CPRcertified
**Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:**
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and successful completion of a residency program. Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in acute care setting, preferably a community health center serving culturally diverse and underserved patient populations. A minimum of two years supervisory experience required. Experience in the development and management of quality, risk, and utilization review processes. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Bilingual preferred, Able to use computers. Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends English.
**Working Conditions:**
**Physical Requirements** : Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
**Visual Acuity** : The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
**Environmental Conditions** : The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
+ _Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer._ _Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to_ _Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran_ _(M/F/D/V) status._
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
We have several opportunities and an new center opening in late summer/fall.
We Offer:
Competitive compensation and incentive plans
Health Benefits
Monday- Friday schedules with no evenings or nights
Free parking
403B Savings Short and Long Term Disability as well as many other perks to include a robust health insurance plan.
**General Summary:**
+ The Staff Physician is responsible for managing the diagnosis and efficient and effective treatment of Health Center patients to include a therapeutic health service that focuses on health restoration, health maintenance and disease prevention. Providing patient exams and consultations striving to reach 10 patient visits per 4-hour session.
+ The Staff Physician is responsible for participating in the Center's Quality Performance Improvement program.
+ The Staff Physician advises management on clinical matters and the results of any external audits, clinical quality problems and the progress of quality improvement efforts.
+ The Staff Physician maintains in compliance with Federal, State, and Local health care regulations as well as the Joint Commission standards.
+ Primary medical care will be provided in a culturally competent manner to a medically underserved, low income, uninsured patient population.
+ After hours coverage will be maintained as appropriate.
+ Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
**Minimum** **Licensure/Certification** **Required (if applicable):**
+ Medical Doctor with current Maryland licensure free from restrictions or limitations.
+ DEA registered
+ CDS licensed
+ CPRcertified
**Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:**
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and successful completion of a residency program. Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in acute care setting, preferably a community health center serving culturally diverse and underserved patient populations. A minimum of two years supervisory experience required. Experience in the development and management of quality, risk, and utilization review processes. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Bilingual preferred, Able to use computers. Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends English.
**Working Conditions:**
**Physical Requirements** : Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
**Visual Acuity** : The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
**Environmental Conditions** : The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
+ _Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer._ _Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to_ _Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran_ _(M/F/D/V) status._
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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Public health physician job description example 3
Banner Health public health physician job description
***Outpatient Adult Psychiatry in the Beautiful Arizona Desert**
Banner Health Phoenix, AZ 85006
+ Accepts J1 Visas:No
+ Accepts H1B Visas:Yes
+ Loan Assistance:No
+ **Practice Type:** Employee
+ Academic Opportunity:No
+ Telemedicine Opportunity:No
+ **Verified Date:** 07/26/2022
**BANNER HEALTH,** one of the country's premier, non-profit health care organizations is currently hiring for a **BC/BE Psychiatrist** to join our exceptional team at our outpatient clinic in Peoria, AZ. Banner Health is recognized for its leadership and dedication to the communities it serves: Join the growing team of employed physicians with the expansion of our Behavioral Health program and services.
**Location:**
9165 W Thunderbird, Suite 201
Peoria, AZ 85381
**Job Details & Requirements**
+ Qualified candidates must be board certified/board eligible
+ Position open to experienced physicians as well as new grads
+ Geriatric experience / willingness to see geriatric patients highly desirable
+ Banner has the network of inpatient behavioral health inpatient care for admissions referral and Intensive Outpatient programs on three facilities in the valley. Banner Behavioral Health additionally provide outpatient ECT service on two of the behavioral health campuses.
+ Ability to work in a collaborative environment; one that thrives in a highly integrated and innovative setting; and above all a desire to focus on patient excellence
+ Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
**Banner Health offers a competitive salary plus incentives, relocation assistance, paid malpractice and CME w/allowance and excellent benefit package options that provide security for you and your family** .
**Please apply online with your CV for immediate consideration**
**Welcome to PracticeLink**
**Facility & Location Information**
BANNER MEDICAL GROUP - BANNER HEALTH
Phoenix Metro (Various East & West Valley Locations), Phoenix, AZ 85006
**Important Links**
Banner Health
**Banner Health Organization Profile**
**Contact Information**
Barbara Doty
Banner Health
Phoenix, AZ 85006
**Work:**
**Work (alt):** Fax:
**Type Of Employer:** In-House
**Agency Information:** Please, No Agency Solicitation
Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability.
Banner Health Phoenix, AZ 85006
+ Accepts J1 Visas:No
+ Accepts H1B Visas:Yes
+ Loan Assistance:No
+ **Practice Type:** Employee
+ Academic Opportunity:No
+ Telemedicine Opportunity:No
+ **Verified Date:** 07/26/2022
**BANNER HEALTH,** one of the country's premier, non-profit health care organizations is currently hiring for a **BC/BE Psychiatrist** to join our exceptional team at our outpatient clinic in Peoria, AZ. Banner Health is recognized for its leadership and dedication to the communities it serves: Join the growing team of employed physicians with the expansion of our Behavioral Health program and services.
**Location:**
9165 W Thunderbird, Suite 201
Peoria, AZ 85381
**Job Details & Requirements**
+ Qualified candidates must be board certified/board eligible
+ Position open to experienced physicians as well as new grads
+ Geriatric experience / willingness to see geriatric patients highly desirable
+ Banner has the network of inpatient behavioral health inpatient care for admissions referral and Intensive Outpatient programs on three facilities in the valley. Banner Behavioral Health additionally provide outpatient ECT service on two of the behavioral health campuses.
+ Ability to work in a collaborative environment; one that thrives in a highly integrated and innovative setting; and above all a desire to focus on patient excellence
+ Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
**Banner Health offers a competitive salary plus incentives, relocation assistance, paid malpractice and CME w/allowance and excellent benefit package options that provide security for you and your family** .
**Please apply online with your CV for immediate consideration**
**Welcome to PracticeLink**
**Facility & Location Information**
BANNER MEDICAL GROUP - BANNER HEALTH
Phoenix Metro (Various East & West Valley Locations), Phoenix, AZ 85006
**Important Links**
Banner Health
**Banner Health Organization Profile**
**Contact Information**
Barbara Doty
Banner Health
Phoenix, AZ 85006
**Work:**
**Work (alt):** Fax:
**Type Of Employer:** In-House
**Agency Information:** Please, No Agency Solicitation
Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability.
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Updated March 14, 2024
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