Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 31724
Agency: Human Services Center
Location:Yankton, SDSalary: $ Depending on Qualifications
Pay Grade: M
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Human Services Center. For more information on the Human Services Center, please visit https://dss.sd.gov .
This position will diagnose, provide treatment and work closely with a supportive team to provide medical services spanning from adolescents to elderly to meet the complex medical and social needs of people living with psychiatric and substance use disorders in a comprehensive manner in an inpatient setting.
This is a salaried position and is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
Duties include: - consultation in diagnosis and treatment of acute medical conditions;
- management of complex chronic medical conditions;
- medical clearance for patients being admitted into the hospital;
- stabilization of patients for transfer to higher level of medical care in acute medical emergencies;
- supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in providing medical coverage for inpatients;
- collaboration with Psychiatrists in monitoring side effects of psychiatric medications;
- assisting the Admissions Department and Social Work Department in arranging for safe and appropriate transitions of care;
- attending Physician for geriatric units in the hospital share on call rotations with other medical providers;
- professional resource in developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures for Geriatric program;
- serve on various medical staff committees.
Licenses and Certifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited Medical School and Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency and licensed to practice medicine in the State of South Dakota. BE/BC preferred.
Knowledge of: - methods and principles of medicine;
- diagnosis, care and treatment of patients;
- Palliative care;
- principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions;
- Psychotropic medications.
Ability to: - analyze records, reports, test results or examination information to diagnosis medical conditions of patients;
- explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients;
- prescribe appropriate medications, therapy and monitor results;
- interpret laboratory reports, x-rays, and EKGs;
- exchange ideas, information and opinions with others to formulate treatment plans;
- work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to collaborate with colleagues;
- communicate effectively both orally and in writing .
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your curriculum vitae and/or resume. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1QY
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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