PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIAN (Primary Care)

General Statement of DutiesThis employee perform professional medical work relating to the evaluation and treatment of newborns, infants, children, adolescents, and male and female adults. Performs related duties as required.This is a Noncompetitive position that includes an evaluation of the applications to determine if the applicants meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the "Required Education and Experience" section. A Noncompetitive process may also consist of other components, such as a qualifying test, to determine if the applicant is able to perform the duties of the position. Applications that meet the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration. Please review the "Required Education and Experience" section for additional information.Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)Knowledge of:Sexually transmitted diseases.Skill to:Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.Ability to:Implement and maintain positive employee relations.Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.Develop quality assurance standards.Serve on hospital committees.Maintain mutually beneficial professional relationships with surrounding health service providers and hospitals.Maintain medical and other clinical records as required by Health Department rules and regulations.Comply with concepts of public health.Diagnose and manage sexually transmitted diseases.Take a complete history.Perform a complete physical including pelvic exam and rectal as necessary.Order and interpret appropriate tests.Make appropriate diagnosis.Design and monitor treatment plans.Make appropriate referrals.Interpret immunization records.Manage life threatening emergencies.Perform venipuncture incision and drainage of superficial abscess and other common office procedures.Required Education and ExperienceRESUME AND LICENSE MUST BE ATTACHED OR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.Each applicant must be licensed by the State of Ohio as a Medical Doctor or Osteopathic Doctor (COPY OF LICENSE MUST BE ATTACHED).  Must retain licensure.OTHER REQUIREMENTSMust have a valid Ohio Driver's License.Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.Working and Physical ConditionsExamples of Work Performed(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)Responsible for organizing, planning, staffing, evaluating, and administrating physician activities.Advises the Health Commissioner and the Assistant Commissioners on various health related issues and/or problems in a timely manner.Conducts orientation of physicians relevant to clinic procedures, medical protocol, and public health procedures.Maintains professional records of physician's staff (i.e., curriculum vitae, license, continuing education information, etc.).Advises the Director of the Primary Health Care Division on all matters concerning medical services and programs.Provides education/experience/exposure for medial students and residents, as required.Collaborates with the Primary Health Care Nursing Supervisor and the clinic administrators to coordinate and implement changes and clinic procedures.Coordinates studies and surveys with technical staff; for the purpose of quality assurance, utilization review and the overall improvement of medical programs of the Health Department.Coordinates with the Nursing Supervisor for the employment and evaluation of nursing practitioners.Maintains logs of reported communicable diseases.Performs consultations and follow-up of reported communicable diseases.Serves as liaison on matters pertaining to communicable disease and medical issues with outside agencies  (i.e., federal, state, and local agencies).Establishes standards and prepares procedures relating to child health in areas of well-child care, school health programs and immunization programs.Participates in the development of the Primary Health Care Division Budget.Responsible for ensuring that the programs assigned are administered within the approved budgetary requirements.Interfaces with prepaid medial insurance plans and other health care providers in providing managed care.Probationary PeriodTwelve Months.Supervision ExercisedExercises direct supervision over the medical activities of physicians and other related professional support personnel at each Health Department Clinic site.  Additionally, supervision may be exercised over the Associate Director of Dental Services and related professional program administrators. Supervises and/or gives direction to medical programs of the Health Department (i.e., Physician Program; Dental Program; Communicable Disease Control Program; Clinic Nursing Program/ Child and Family Health Services Program; Women, Infants and Children Program; Social Services Program; and Quality Assurance Utilizations Review Program).Job DetailsSalary $150,105.17 - $202,641.98 AnnuallyLocation Ohio 45202, OHJob TypeFull-time ClassifiedJob Number24-99263DepartmentHealthOpening Date01/01/2024Closing Date6/30/2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)Agency infoAgencyCity of CincinnatiPhone 513-352-2400 WebsiteAddress 805 Central Avenue Suite 200 Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202