County Physician / Medical Director - Homeless Health - Health Services Division

Salary: $185,251.00 - $231,564.00 AnnuallyLocation : Chattanooga, TNJob Type: FULL TIMEJob Number: 07/07/2025 - 1676Division: HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISIONDepartment: Federal Homeless ProjectOpening Date: 07/07/2025Closing Date: 9/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern DescriptionDUE TO THE HIGH LEVEL OF INTEREST ANTICIPATED FOR THIS POSITION AND THE DIVERSE WORK/EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND NEEDED TO ENSURE THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, HAMILTON COUNTY HAS ELECTED TO UTILIZE A THIRD PARTY, THE INLINE GROUP, TO SCREEN AND QUALIFY APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION.THE INLINE GROUP SPECIALIZES IN THE RECRUITMENT OF CANDIDATES WHO POSSESS BOTH AN EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK HISTORY IN THE MEDICAL FIELD.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY WITH THE INLINE GROUP USING THE FOLLOWING LINK:The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community. The Hamilton County Health Department qualifies as a loan repayment site for those meeting eligibility.Under general supervision, provides medical care to patients and clinical and/or administrative oversight of health department programs; serves as medical director of Primary Care and Homeless Health Clinic.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)This is a Fair Labor Standards Act defined Exempt Position - Exempt positions are excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers. The employee in this position is paid a salary rather than an hourly wage for this position. FLSA does not limit the amount of work time an employer may require or expect from any exempt employee, on any schedule. Hamilton County Government expects an employee in this position to complete the work assigned regardless the amount of hours involved in completing the tasks assigned TasksEnsures clinical protocols, procedures, and workflows are current and provides evidence-based standards of care; evaluates and prioritizes clinical quality improvement measures and initiatives; participates in the recruitment process for providers and ensures candidates are qualified; represents the agency in the community at third-party meetings and events as needed;Serves as clinician champion for all clinic projects and initiatives occurring within the organization; provides support and medical supervision to providers; ensures providers meet the cultural, clinical, and performance expectations of the organization through peer reviews, observations, and ongoing performance evaluation;Serves as a representative to the health care community and other organizations as appropriate; develops positive relationships with local medical groups and hospital medical staff; serves as a member of the program's leadership team.Provides primary care services to include patient history, physical exam, and treatment plans; performs procedures and medical work within the scope of their training; integrates the work of the clinic with other programs within the agency and in the community to assist clients; acts as Supervising Physician for the Non-Physician Advanced Providers; available for consultation with such staff; shares in office call coverage, as necessary;Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the practice of medicine, in relation to the Physician's Board Certification; becomes familiar with and complies with all Health Department policies and procedures relating to the management of the Primary Care Program and Homeless Health Care Center and its employees; completes legible medical records in a timely manner including completing accurate and timely charting in the Electronic Medical Record on client visits, including orders, test results and progress notes summarizing client care for continuity of care between visits;Leads and guides a comprehensive quality improvement process which includes routine auditing of medical records to ensure quality clinical care and that clinical protocols are followed; Participates in continuing education programs and provides evidence of necessary education; leads clinical meetings with advanced providers on clinical protocols/management, operations, and education; conducts provider staff meetings and ensures meeting documentation is maintained. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other CharacteristicsKnowledge of professional practice in the State of Tennessee for medicine, including laws, rules, regulations, practices and procedures.Knowledge of professional medical practice in area of assignment or specialty.Knowledge of safety and public health laws, rules, regulations, practices and procedures.Knowledge of management principles.Knowledge of evidence based clinical standards of care.Knowledge of the quality initiative process including clinical quality, review, and improvement.Knowledge of medical equipment, materials and supplies utilized in the practice of medicine in assigned area.Knowledge of customer service/public relations practices and procedures.Knowledge of counseling methods practices and procedures.Knowledge of utilizing and maintaining electronic medical records.Skill referring patients for additional medical care or other community resources.Skill providing medical care and assistance to patients who may be upset, argumentative, or non-cooperative.Skill utilizing verbal and written communication in counseling patients and parents, and family members.Skill instructing and utilizing universal health and safety precautions in the clinical setting. Skill providing oversight to other medical staff.Skill utilizing customer service techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and teams.Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form. Minimum QualificationsMust have graduated from an accredited school of medicine with a Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy degree (DO).Must possess a State of Tennessee medical license or have applied for licensure in the State of Tennessee.Must possess a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration. Must have completed residency for Internal Medicine or Family Practice and must be board certified or eligible for board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice within one (1) year of date of hire. Must possess a valid driver's license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:One (1) year or more of leadership or management experience within a clinical or hospital setting is preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Work requires risk of exposure to infectious diseases and challenging or potentially escalating situations at clinical sites or while providing direct medical care services to patients, and irregular hours if providing on-call coverage or oversight responsibilities for primary care patients.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERHamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. Hamilton County GovernmentMeeting the needs of the people where they live, work, and play!Hamilton County, Tennessee offers a lower cost of living, ease of getting around, a lively arts tradition, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Working for Hamilton County Government provides many great benefits - take a look at a few of those highlighted below...On-Site Employee Health Clinic No copay to utilize clinic services.Clinic services include routine office visits, sick visits, labs, flu shots, and moreTextCare - Access to care 24/7 via TextCare, which is direct, unlimited access to medical care 24/7 through text message.(Employee access to the clinic is available from day one. A covered spouse or dependent has access as soon as their health plan coverage is effective. Children age 3 and up who are covered by the County's insurance are eligible to be seen.) Telehealth - Two-way, real-time interactive communication between the patient and a practitioner through telecommunications, which may include audiovisual options. One to One Provider Network - Availability to utilize a network of providers that provide a high level of care at a lower copay/cost.Health Management Programs - Offered to help employees and their family members in managing the following health conditions: Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)Nutritional guidance - Nutritional education provided to assist in making the appropriate food /health choices.On-Site Employee PharmacyLow-cost prescriptions available to those covered under the County health plan.Over the counter items offered at cost.RxLocal App - Mobile app provides a convenient way to stay connected and manage your health. Through the app you can request refills and ask questions.On-site Pharmacist available to answer questions and provide information.Hamilton County Government offers competitive insurance coverage to fulltime employees. Medical coverage is offered through Cigna to fulltime employees. The County pays a generous portion of the medical premium. Two options are available to choose from: LCP (Local Cost Plus) and OAP (Open Access Plus). The LCP has a smaller network that includes most providers and hospitals, with the exception of Parkridge facilities/providers. The OAP is a national network of facilities/providers that includes most providers/hospitals, including Parkridge.Dental coverage is a voluntary benefit available to fulltime employees. Three coverage options are offered: Cigna High Plan, Cigna Low Plan, and Sun Life DHMO.The Cigna High Dental Plan covers orthodontia for children up to age 18. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.The Cigna Low Dental Plan does not cover orthodontia. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.The Sun Life DHMO plan is a prepaid dental plan that offers benefits through a network of plan dentists. A dental provider must be selected when enrolling and services must be provided by that provider for benefits to apply.Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided through Symetra. The County provides $30,000 of Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at no cost to fulltime employees. Additional voluntary benefits fulltime employees have access to enroll in are as follows:-Individual Short-Term Disability (STD) -Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD)-Flexible Spending Account-Health Care -Flexible Spending Account-Dept. Care-Flexible Spending Account-Transportation -Accident Insurance-Critical Illness Insurance -Hospital Indemnity InsuranceHamilton County Government Retirement for Fulltime Employees: Pension - Legacy Plan (hired prior to 10/1/2015), in which the employer contributes 14.70%. Pension - Hybrid Plan (hired on or after 10/1/2015), in which the employee contributes 5% and the employer contributes 4%. 401K - Employer contributes 5% and the employee can contribute the amount of their choice. 457b - Employees have the option to contribute to this plan if they choose.Pre-Retirement Seminar:Hamilton County Human Resources provides a pre-retirement seminar to those considering retirement, two times per year (1st and 3rd quarter of each year). Seminar topics covered may include:Health insurance assistance, Medicare info and counseling.Internal steps to take when an employee is ready to retire.Estate PlanningPersonal Financial PlanningTCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Revenue Service) - Ham. County Pension Deferred Compensation/457 Plan - Nationwide Social Security Benefits Parental Leave:Hamilton County provides eight (8) weeks of paid maternity leave and two (2) weeks of paid paternity leave following the birth of a child or placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption (age 13 or younger) or foster care.Paid Time Off:Hamilton County Government provides generous paid time off (PTO) to fulltime employees from the start of employment. Years 1 - 5: an employee will accrue 5.85 hours of leave, per pay period.Years 5 - 10: an employee will accrue 6.77 hours of leave, per pay period.Years 11-15: an employee will accrue 8.31hours of leave, per pay period.Year 15 and each year thereafter, an employee will accrue 8.93 hours of leave, per pay period.At each anniversary, an employee can roll over up to 80 hours of unused PTO into their leave bank. (Up to 800 hours for employees hired on or after 1/1/2013).Paid Holidays:Hamilton County Government provides thirteen (13) paid holidays to fulltime employees.New Year's Day Independence Day M.L. King's Birthday Labor DayPresident's Day Veteran's DayGood Friday Thanksgiving (2 days)Memorial Day Christmas (2 days)JuneteenthWellness Facility:Hamilton County Government provides a 24/7 fitness center, free of charge, to County employees and family members (age 14+) covered under the County's health plan. The fitness center offers cardio and strength-training equipment, along with group exercise classes throughout the year. (which may include Zumba, spin, yoga, etc.)