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Assistant Medical Services Chief (CHIEF PHYSICIAN, MD)

Salary

$185,978.00 - $242,944.00 Annually

Location

8000 N. Stadium

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

34267

Department

Houston Health Department

Opening Date

06/18/2024

Closing Date

7/2/2024 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PN:31853

Division: Public Health Branch

Section: Family Planning

Location: 8000 N. Stadium Drive, 5th Floor

Workdays & Hours: M-F, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.*

Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Houston Health Department is looking for a Chief Physician to perform the following duties:

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Assist the Medical Services Chief to provide medical supervision and oversight for department clinical operations and programs.

Provides direct patient care in all clinical service lines (STI, TB, family planning)

Serves as Medical Services Chief in the absence of the Medical Services Chief

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Medical Services Chief to direct patient care and directs clinical staff, including physicians, registered and licensed vocational nurses, certified medical assistants, nurse practitioners, as well as responsible for subject matter expert advisement for allied health professionals and non-medical staff.

• Assist with the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of health department programs and services.

• Trains health center clinicians (nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses)

• Provides prescriptive authority for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants.

• Assists the Local Public Health Authority when needed to administer state and local laws relating to public health and performs duties to implement and enforce laws that protect the public’s health.

• May assist the Local Public Health Authority and Deputy Local Public Health Authority in administering state and local laws related to public health within the designated jurisdiction

• Aid Houston Health Department in carrying out public health required rules, ordinances, sanitation laws, quarantine rules, and required reporting of data.

• Develops, reviews and/or revised standing delegation orders, clinical practice guidelines and medical protocols and standard operating procedures and plans and performs medical quality improvement activities.

• Serve as delegating physician for various clinical and clinically related staff and functions within the health department and monitors performance and competency. Plans and conducts continuing medical education/training for staff.

• Provide medical consultation for clinical staff, the Director, Division Director, Bureau Chiefs and Program Managers in planning and operations of clinical services. Offers guidance and policy interpretation.

• Provide direct patient care

• Plans, designs and implements medical quality improvement activities

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature, such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Medical Doctor's Degree from an American Medical Association accredited medical school.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six (6) years of experience as a practicing physician in the state of Texas are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed to practice as a Medical Doctor in the state of Texas.

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:

None. However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 35

SALARY INFORMATION:

GENERAL FUND POSITION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-4888 .

If you need special services or accommodations, call ( 832-393-4888 ). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627 .

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  How many years of verifiable experience do you have as a practicing physician in the State of Texas?

• Less than 1 year

• At least 1 year, but less than 2 years

• At least 2 years, but less than 3 years

• At least 4 years, but less than 5 years

• At least 5 years, but less than 6 years

• More than 6 years experience

  03

  Which describes your years of experience with diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases?

• Less than 1 year

• At least 1 year, but less than 2 years

• At least 2 years, but less than 3 years

• At least 4 years, but less than 5 years

• At least 5 years, but less than 6 years

• More than 6 years experience

  04

  Are you licensed to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of Texas?

• Yes, I am licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas

• I will be licensed within six (6) months of the time of hire to practice medicine in the State of Texas

• None of the above

  05

  If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide state and medical license number here:

  06

  Do you possess a Medical Doctor's degree from an American Medical Association accredited school?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Which of the following duties do you have at least two years of verifiable professional experience performing? (Check all that apply)Which of the following duties do you have at least two years of verifiable professional experience performing? (Check all that apply)

• Counseling patients on Public Health

• Using the Electronic Health Records (EPIC) system

• Consultative services to patients

• Professional patient medical care, including disease control

• None of the above

  08

  How many years of verifiable experience do you have as a practicing physician in Public Health?

• Less than 1 year

• At least 1 year, but less than 2

• At least 2 years, but less than 3

• At least 3 years, but less than 4

• 4 or more years of experience

  09

  How many years of verifiable experience do you have as a Public Health Authority?

• Less than 1 year

• At least 1 year, but less than 2

• At least 2 years, but less than 3

• More than 3 years

  10

  Please describe your experience in the practice of general and preventative medicine to include family medicine, women's reproductive health and any other specialties.

  11

  Please describe your experience in Public Health

  12

  Are you comfortable acting as Prescriptive Authority for mid-level providers?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Do you have 6 or more years experience serving in an Administrative Leadership capacity?

• Yes

• No

  14

  Select your level of experience in Family Planning: Pap Smears, Breast Exams, Pelvic Exams, prescribing contraceptives and placing and removing Intrauterine Device (IUD).

• Need Training

• Somewhat Proficient

• Highly Proficient

  15

  Select your level of experience in TB – diagnosing.

• Need Training

• Somewhat Proficient

• Highly Proficient

  16

  Select your level of experience in STD: Staging and diagnosing Syphilis, HIV prevention using PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), and placing and removing etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon).

• Need Training

• Somewhat Proficient

• Highly Proficient

  Required Question