Chief Physician

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

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Summary Statement

The ChiefPhysician (CP) provides direct patient care as part of DPH’s efforts to ensureaccess to care for the most vulnerable Delawareans. Clinical responsibilitiesinclude care of migrant families, persons living in areas with high socialvulnerability indices, persons at risk for HIV, persons with substance usedisorder, and persons returning to the community after incarceration. The CP willutilize electronic health records and provide care via telemedicine. The CP will provide care to both adults andchildren as well as caring for populations that experience health disparities.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Performs physical examinations, assesses condition, makes diagnoses, orders laboratory tests and makes recommendations and referrals. Prescribes treatment, monitors patient's progress and adapts treatments. Performs outpatient surgical procedures in scheduled and emergency situations. Makes rounds with medical and nursing personnel; explains history, course of treatment, and current status of assigned cases; takes part in conferences concerning cases; recommends future treatment or action; counsels individuals and relatives about physical, medical and mental conditions. Prepares various records such as progress notes and summaries; writes orders. Instructs nursing and related medical staff in specific treatments. Develops and administers comprehensive plans to ensure the most positive prognosis available. Provide individuals and families with information regarding physical and medical status.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Chief Physician
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Possession of a Delaware Physician M.D. or Delaware Physician D.O. license or eligibility for a Delaware license. Six months experience in practicing medicine in a hospital, clinic or private practice. Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation. Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.  .

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits

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