Internal Medicine Physician - GRHA

Georgia Department of Revenue • Decatur, GA

9d • $215,000 - $225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Internal Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive medical care and psychiatric evaluations for people with behavioral health and developmental disabilities. The position is based at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta in Decatur, Georgia. The hospital operates inpatient services across adult mental health, forensic services, and developmental disabilities, as well as inpatient and outpatient dental services.

The physician will assess and treat patients, develop individualized care plans with an interdisciplinary team, provide emergency care and education, document care in the electronic health record, and contribute to coordinated care and quality improvement. The position is full-time and has a stated base salary of $215,000–$225,000, based on board eligibility or certification.

Employment may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure, and certifications. A national and state background check is required by state law. The listing notes that the position may close once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution; the qualifications section specifies a medical degree recognized by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related specialty.
• Board eligibility in Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related specialty; the qualifications section states the physician must be board eligible.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure to practice medicine at a state institution or in Georgia, as provided by state law; licenses must be current and permit practice in Georgia.
• Current DEA registration.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to behavioral health and developmental disabilities services.
• Commitment to person-centered, evidence-based care.
• Completion of a national and state background check as a condition of employment.
• Drug screening, TB evaluation, and annual influenza vaccination may be required; limited exemptions may be available for documented medical contraindications or qualifying religious beliefs.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification is preferred.
• Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Experience treating people with serious and persistent medical illnesses and providing care as a leader and member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Experience working with consumers in adult mental health, addictive disease, and forensic psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical examinations, psychiatric assessments, and diagnostic evaluations for people with behavioral health and developmental needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, therapy recommendations, and lifestyle interventions, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency medical care as needed.
• Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and promptly in the electronic health record system.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and professional development activities.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment options, and disease prevention.
• Follow departmental policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community resources, and support services to coordinate holistic patient care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Programs intended to improve the work environment, job satisfaction, and work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree