Physician
State of North CarolinaDescription of Work
- As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $142,420 - $284,840See "Eligibility for Sign-On Bonus" below in theSupplemental and Contact Information section.
Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.
THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED MANDATORY AND MUST REPORT OR STAY OVER DURING ADVERSE WEATHER EVENTS OR OTHER EMERGENCIES.
This is an anticipated vacancy. Expected to be vacant November 1, 2022.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am – 4:30pm (30 minute lunch) On-call
This position reports to the Medical Director. Responsibilities of position include:
Medical Rounds on assigned units to evaluate all acute and non-emergent illnesses, injuries and other medical problems and to direct appropriate treatment. Provide unit coverage in the event of physician absences. Participation in the call schedule, typically 1:4 by phone coverage
Review all laboratory results, EKGs, X-rays, consultations, and other clinical data/reports and order appropriate treatment and/or further studies as indicated. Perform timely follow-up assessments. Document regularly and as resident conditions change.
Attend and participate in Treatment Team meetings. Attend weekly Medical Staff meetings. Communication and collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team and Medical Director. Attend Medical Education programs and complete ongoing reading/study to maintain current competency.
Other duties as determined by Medical Director as needed.
Longleaf Neuro Medical Treatment Center (LNMTC) is a certified Medicare and Medicaid facility nursing home that provides a continuum of care to both adults with severe and persistent mental illness that also have long-term medical conditions requiring residential, medical and nursing care, and to adults with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or other related dementia. LNMTC facilitates high quality skilled and intermediate nursing care throughout four Nursing Unit Floors and an Alzheimer's Unit that operates 24 hours seven days a week, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. See more of Longleaf and what our employees have to say about it!
https://vimeo.com/239654418
ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits by clicking on this link: NC OSHR: Benefits Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general, preventive medicine and of the techniques involved.
Thorough knowledge of the practice and theories of the medical specialty or subspecialty to which assigned.
Thorough knowledge of interpreting laboratory results (including basic x-ray interpretations and evaluation of lab results), clinical data and information relative to the patient’s condition.
Ability to compile clear and concise notes for patient's charts and to make oral presentations of cases in medical conferences.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, patients, and their families, and the general public.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina.
Supplemental and Contact Information
North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will receive either a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact HR at (252) 206-2483
7/1/2025 Update: PENDING 2025-2026 Budget Approval: A Sign-on bonus of $20,000.00 AMOUNT may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting.
ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUSQualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).
An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:- the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);
- the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
- or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.