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Physician

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West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (WCGRH) is partnered with DBHDD to hire a full‑time, board‑certified physician.

Job Title Physician – Board Certified – Full Time – WCGRH

Location 3000 Schatulga Road, Columbus, GA

Salary $225,000 Annual

Job Summary Under general supervision, provides comprehensive medical services by examining patients, diagnosing conditions and providing treatments. Directs nurses, aides and others in the care and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

Supervising staff including physician assistants and nurse practitioners

Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary

Advises patients on health care including health promotion, disease, illness and accident prevention

Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers

Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff

Examines patients, takes histories, orders laboratory tests, X‑rays and other diagnostic procedures and consults with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients’ physical and mental health

Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury

In the EMR system, completes all orders and documents all evaluations, notes treatment, and plans within prescribed time frames and according to established guidelines

Consults with referring M.D. as needed

Provides emergency medical care

Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Exceptional vacation leave plan

15 days each year for first 5 years of service

18 days each year from 5‑10 years of service

21 days each year for 10+ years of service

13 paid state holidays

1 educational leave day

Sick leave accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month or 15 days each year

3 weeks of paid paternity leave

Choice of healthcare plan options for you and your family, including support in the activation of a healthcare savings account

Dental, vision, life, dependent life, legal, and disability insurance program options

Healthcare and childcare spending accounts

Wellness incentive program

DBHDD is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer

Retirement pension

401(K) with company match

Qualifications

Medical degree recognized by the Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) and licensure or license‑eligible to practice medicine at a state institution or in the state of Georgia as provided by state law. Physician must be Board Eligible.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Preferred Qualifications

Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Experience in treating persons with serious and persistent medical illnesses, and in providing care as leader and member of an interdisciplinary treatment team

Experience working with consumers in adult mental health, addictive disease, and forensic psychiatry

Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

Equal Opportunity Employer DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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