PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN - 61467

Executive Service

PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN

Tennessee Department of Health

Community Health Services Division

Chattanooga, Columbia, Cookeville, Franklin, Gallatin, Johnson City, Lebanon TN

Closing Date: 10/23/2024

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/program-areas/careers/9%2011%2024%20Physician%20Evergreen%20job%20ad.pdf


Who we are and what we do:

TDH incorporates our values into the work we do each day to achieve our mission, live our vision and address our strategic priorities.

Our Mission: Protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of all people in Tennessee.

Our Vision:

• Healthy People
• Healthy Communities
• Healthy Tennessee

Our Values:

• Trust
• Compassion
• Service
• Excellence

Strategic Priorities:

• Prevention
• Access
• Efficiency
• Engagement
• Equity
• Workforce
• Excellence
• Innovation

How you make a difference in this role:

Join our team committed to making a difference in the lives of our community. We believe that high-quality primary care should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or financial situation.

Job Overview:

You will be part of a supportive team that values the importance great patient care and work-life balance. Our key performance indicators measure the quality of patient care and sustainability, not corporate metrics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients, focusing on prevention, wellness, and chronic disease management.
• Engage in patient education, helping individuals make informed decisions about their health.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Required Experience:

Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited U.S. institution.

Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related primary care specialty.

Unrestricted Tennessee medical license and DEA. No J1 visas accepted at this time.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.