Physician – Public Health, Regional Medical Director
S.C. Department of Public Health South Carolina, United States
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Holly Johnson
Holly Johnson
Talent Acquisition Manager at the South Carolina Department of Public Health | Government Recruitment | Public Service Workforce Development
Job ResponsibilitiesCareers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Embracing Service, and Advancing Equity
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE WITH THE OPTION TO WORK REMOTE ONE TO TWO DAYS A WEEK!! WORK LOCATION: Pee Dee Public Health Region (Headquarters Negotiable)
The Regional Medical Director (RMD) serves as the primary clinician overseeing all aspects of clinically related care provided in the Region. Duties include:
Clinical Consultant – Is the primary medical consultant in the Region which includes providing medical consultation by phone for health department clinics; assisting with policy, procedure & standing order development; serving as collaborating physician for up to six (6) APRNs; and serving as the back-up physician for the other Regions. Serves as the VFC provider of record for Region, serving as the back-up physician for the other Regions to ensure regional medical consultant coverage during working hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. Directly supervising the Region Laboratory Manager.
Public Health Practitioner - Keeps current regarding trends & best practices in public health. Actively engages local communities as a public health leader and advocates and maintains mutually beneficial relationships in the region (i.e., providers, hospitals, residency programs, schools, & universities); maintains a keen awareness of individual community needs and serves on community taskforces as a subject matter expert, helping to guide others in understanding public health services and to move the public health agenda forward by serving on community taskforces, and conducting data walks; and providing clinical/ epidemiological consultation to community providers and other healthcare professionals.
Disease Surveillance & Emergency Response - Is the primary medical consultant in the Region during public health emergencies. Maintains an operational awareness of all public health preparedness & disease response activities & plans; participates in emergency preparedness & disease response efforts (including planning, training, investigating, and monitoring outbreaks/cases of reportable diseases; assists with the analysis and interpretation of disease surveillance data; participates in sheltering operations; and ensuring that hospitals & private care providers are aware of agency functions in the event of an acute disease case, outbreak investigation/other public health emergency. Assists with providing timely and accurate information related to public health issues in response to media requests.
Minimum And Additional RequirementsMD or DO, graduation from an accredited medical school & current, unrestricted license from the SC Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in South Carolina or the ability to obtain an unrestricted license from the SC Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in South Carolina within 90 days of hire or as soon as possible thereafter, but not to exceed 180 days.Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of your transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation .
Preferred QualificationsA master’s degree in public health or related healthcare field and/or relevant training as a CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer or other similar Epidemiologic training program and two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting or completion of a residency program and/or a current & ongoing Board Certification by an approved American medical specialty board in either preventive medicine, family practice, or internal medicine.
Additional CommentsThe South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
DRIVING RECORD: This position requires travel and that the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
EEO: SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
Candidate should have a thorough knowledge/understanding of the principles and practices of medicine related to public health services; a strong background in epidemiology; an understanding of the structure and functions of healthcare organizations and the current social and economic problems pertaining to public health at a national, state, and community level.
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