INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN (BOARD CERTIFIED) (HOURLY) – ADMISSIONS – GRHA Position Available In [Unknown county], Georgia

Internal Medicine Physician (Board Certified) (Hourly)

• Admissions
• GRHA
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  Georgia
• Dekalb
• Decatur
  ▸1 additional location
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  Healthcare
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  Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of
• DBHDD
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  Jan 31, 2025
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  Sign Up for Job Alerts The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these.

 As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and hospital services. The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

This position is located at:

Georgia Regional Hospital

• Atlanta (GRHA) Located on 174 Acres in DeKalb County, Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta operates 300 licensed, accredited inpatient beds in three major program areas: Adult Mental Health, Forensic Services, and Developmental Disabilities.

In addition, GRH/Atlanta also offers inpatient and outpatient Dental Services.

Job Description Job Title:

Physician

• Board Eligible
• Admissions
• Hourly

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GRHA Pay Grade:

MBE Job Summary:

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive medical services by examining patients, diagnosing conditions and providing treatments. Directs nurses, aides and others in the care and treatment of patients. May supervise staff
Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary
Advises patients on health care including health promotion, disease, illness and accident prevention
Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers
Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff
Examines patients and take their histories, order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures and consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients’ physical and mental health
Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
Provides emergency medical care Qualifications Medical degree recognized by the Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) AND licensure or license-eligible to practice medicine at a state institution or in the state of Georgia as provided by state law. Physician must be Board Eligible.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Preferred qualifications Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Experience in treating persons with serious and persistent medical illnesses, and in providing care as leader and member of an interdisciplinary treatment team
Experience working with consumers in adult mental health, addictive disease, and forensic psychiatry Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: Drug Screening
TB Evaluation
Annual Influenza

• Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. P9876

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history. P9876

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Requisition ID:

HEA090U

Number of Openings:

3

Shift:

Day Job

Posting End Date:

Sep 28, 2025