OPS SENIOR PHYSICIAN - 64857909

Requisition No: 822540 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR PHYSICIAN - 64857909

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64857909 

Salary:  $75.00 hourly rate 

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2024 

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Job posting category Open Competitive

This position is an OPS Physician Position for Women’s Health/Family Planning Clinic at the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County.  Must be able to perform independently with the primary responsibility to perform specialized and comprehensive care to clients of Women’s Health, Family Planning, Pre-Natal care, HIV and Refugee Health in accordance with current practices.  Family Planning services are provided according to the Federal Title X Guidelines.  In addition, must be able to assess, diagnose and treat STD diseases and related conditions. Work is performed under the supervision of the County Health Department Senior Physician.

Specific Responsibilities:

Family Planning/Pre-natal Care:

(Working with guidelines established by Family Planning Protocol, the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner)

• Assess family planning patient’s total health needs through physician examination, including medical history, observation, physical examination and procedures necessary to obtain smears and cultures for the detection of infection and abnormalities.
• Select, use, and monitor diagnostic tests and procedures such as urinalysis, x-rays, blood work, smears and cultures.
• Counsel patients concerning sexually transmitted diseases, prevention, and treatment.
• Counsel patients concerning effectiveness, in addition to pros and cons related to all forms of birth control.
• Establish, train and maintain under protocol for long term hormonal contraceptive implant (i.e. Nexplanon) program.
• Initiate and manage patients using any form of birth control according to family planning protocols, including emergency contraceptive pills and methods requiring surgical placement. (IUD’s).
• Monitor medications and initiate appropriate therapy for certain conditions. Initiate vitamins and ferrous sulfate therapy as indicated.
• Counsel and work closely with adolescent patients.
• Participates in family planning personnel staff development programs.
• Serves as family planning resource person.
• Initiate and manage HRT for appropriate candidates.
• Performs duties of family planning nurse as necessary & perform other procedures per protocol, Pap smears, fetus manual pelvimetry and other entities described in the maternity protocol.
• Performs colposcopies and/or endometrial biopsies to evaluate abnormal pap smears.
• Perform routine post-partum examinations.
• Screen all patients within programs for Tdap and Flu Vaccinations, provide immunization and education.

STD

• Assess the sexually transmitted disease patient’s health needs (both male and female) through physical examination, including medical history, observation, palpation and procedures necessary to obtain smears and cultures for the detection of infection and abnormalities.
• Select, use and monitor diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Counsel patients concerning sexually transmitted diseases, prevention, and treatment.
• Counsel patients concerning effectiveness in addition to pros and cons of all forms of birth control, if requested.
• Initiate appropriate therapy for STD conditions diagnosed based on current CDC guidelines. Provide presumptive treatment of contacts of an STD. Monitor result of therapy.
• Provides medical care to patients in HIV clinics as assigned. Care includes but is not limited to: a problem focused history and physical exam, management of medications, ordering appropriate lab tests, following current guidelines for HIV treatment, treatment of
  opportunistic infections and management of adverse events related to medications.

Electronic Health Records

• Serves as lead resource practitioner for the team for Electronic Health Records.
• Clear documentation in the electronic health record is expected. Accurate CPT coding and diagnosis coding must be performed for each patient visit. Clinical documentation must support this coding.
• Provides support to APRN’s.
• Participate in workgroups and process flows for programs.

Performs other duties as assigned: Including, but not limited to:

• Participation in clinic schedule preparation & attendance at staff and provider meetings.
• Provide input to policy development and assist in quality improvement.
• Provide education of team members.

Provide public health services as required during a disaster, including manning of Special Needs Shelters or PODS (Point of Distribution) In the event of a public health emergency.

Responsible for securing the designated Information sets for the purpose of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access, for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy or electronic format. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques, human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.

Must have experience with direct patient care responsibilities including the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of pre-natal, family

Planning, Refugee Health, HIV and STD clients.

Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Must have a licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes; or licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to

Chapter 459, Florida Statutes; or a current Public Health Certificate issued by the Florida Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to

Chapter 458.316, Florida Statutes.

Preferred - Ability to perform colposcopies and endometrial biopsies.

Family Practice Experience Preferred

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Work Location: 301 Dr. Carter Blvd. Bunnell, FL 32110

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.