Medical Director

Salary: 30,000.00 per year

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Licensed physician to practice medicine in the State of Ohio (Family Practice, General Practice, Emergency Medicine) and able to see patients from birth through the lifespan. Also, must be eligible for State Board of Pharmacy terminal distribution licensure. Should already have an NPI number. Credentialing with various insurance providers is preferred. Knowledge of medical science and its application to public health practice, principles and practice of public health administration, and the laws governing public health practice. Knowledge of current communicable diseases, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment as well as epidemiology and disease surveillance systems. Must hold a valid driver’s license. Must be a non-tobacco user. Must be vaccinated, including flu and COVID.

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Under direct supervision of the Board of Health, the Medical Director functions as a part-time member of the Health Department team. The Medical Director is responsible for the development and evaluation of standards of medical care throughout the department, providing medical direction to clinical staff, and advising the department and Board of Health in matters of medical policy. The Medical Director is responsible for collaboration and supervision of the department’s Nurse Practitioners. The Medical Director is responsible for managing and assessing patients through the Tuberculosis Clinic. The Medical Director will consult in person, or remotely, with GCHD staff on all program and policy matters requiring medical decisions. The selected candidate will review medical policies, sign standing orders for Public Health Nursing, and/or consultation with staff regularly regarding medically related concerns. This position requires the individual to attend monthly in person Board of Health meetings and be on call after business hours. The Medical Director must be available should a public health emergency occur. The selected candidate will agree to provide the necessary hours to meet the needs of the agreed upon employment contract.

 

RATE OF PAY AND BENEFITS: $30,000.00 per year

 

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Selection will be based on the combination of relevant experience and ability as assessed by the Board of Health.

 

DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTANCE OF LETTER & RESUME: Close of business March 29, 2024

 

Submit to:                        

Gallia County Health Department

Board of Health

499 Jackson Pike, Suite D

Gallipolis, Ohio 45631

 

                                               

The Gallia County Health Department is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.