OPS PHYSICIAN - 64852652

Requisition No: 833447 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS PHYSICIAN - 64852652

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64852652 

Salary:  $100.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 11/29/2024 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a part-time (24 hrs./week) OPS Physician position that provides medical care to patients in the Dixie County Health Department (Dixie CHD) Primary Care clinic and Mobile Unit. The following are responsibilities in and for the Dixie CHD Clinic:

1. Order appropriate diagnostic tests. Evaluate results of tests and provide follow up care.
2. Prescribe appropriate medication for treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
3. Follow current treatment guidelines.
4. Refer patients for specialty care and consultation when needed.
5. Provide care for minor trauma such as lacerations and musculoskeletal injuries.
6. Perform minor surgical procedures such as suturing of an abscess, removal of a foreign body and removal of genital warts.
7. Collaborate with the Leadership and Nursing Team, in the planning, guidelines and protocols for the Primary Care and Public Health care clinics.
8. Provide School Entry and Employment Exams for Adults and School Age Children, including the ordering of exam required lab or drug screenings.

In addition, the OPS Physician shall:

Provide ongoing monitoring and treatment of primary care clients at Dixie CHD who present with chronic disease and other conditions of public health concern such as but not limited to STD, HIV and Tuberculosis.

Provide medical consultation for the immunization program for child and adult immunizations. Follow ACIP, AAP and CDC guidelines in providing immunization consultation.

Provide medical consultation for the Dixie CHD epidemiology department following CDC guidelines.

Evaluate Dixie CHD clientele who experience a medical emergency while in a Dixie CHD facility and decide when transfer to an emergency room is necessary. Facilitate transfer in conjunction with Dixie CHD nursing staff.

Participate in quality assurance and peer review activities that relate to clinical care at the Dixie CHD. Attend Dixie CHD and public meetings as needed.

Complete EARs, billing forms, and time sheets within required timeframes.

Check e-mail on a regular basis and respond as appropriate.

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

This occupation requires licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes; or licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes.

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, that is stored in hard copy or electronic format

Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

This position is for 24 hrs./week:  Tues 10AM-7PM, Wed 8AM-5PM, Thurs 8AM-5PM

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum - This occupation requires licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes; or licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes.

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:

Dixie County Health Department

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.