Physician

AgencyAdult Correction

DivisionRehabilitative and Correctional Services

Job Classification TitlePhysician (NS)

Position Number65016520

GradeMH26

About Us

NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. We have a mission that matters!

Description of WorkPhysician position is assigned to the Comprehensive Health Section with duties at one or more designated institutions in the Eastern Region.

Job responsibilities include:

Provides normal primary care services including acute and chronic medical care, preventive health services and health education to the offenders.

Provides medical care to all offender patients assigned to this facility.

Evaluation and treatment of a variety of medical conditions within the purview of internal medicine.

Performing minor office based surgical procedures and refers complicated cases to specialists.

Holds sick call for offenders, performs history and physical exams, attends emergency medical situations, holds chronic disease clinics, prescribes medications, conducts physical examinations, follow-up histories, records progress notes, utilizes HERO to maintain medical records of all patients seen and/or treated.

Coordinates and cooperates with nursing services in rendering appropriate health care.

**This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $142,420 - $284,840

Salary Grade: MH26

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Documented knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of general, preventive medicine and of the techniques involved.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:Monique Cowan

Email:

JR-101989