PH Physician Supervisor

Title: PH Physician Supervisor

State Role Title: Physician II/ 49152

Hiring Range: 180,417-185,540

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: PENINSULA HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/hampton-peninsula

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginia. The VDH is made up a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

As part of the Virginia Department of Health, Hampton, and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) are two health districts serving the residents of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City, and York.

The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts are focused on four key pillars to create a sustainable and engaged workforce:

1. Workforce Development and Training

2. Culture and Climate

3. Community Engagement and Partnerships

4. Communication and Openness

Through these pillars, we aim to achieve our mission of becoming the healthiest districts in the state and better serve our communities. The Chief Clinician in a health district oversees and supervises a diverse healthcare team, including Physicians, Epidemiologist Clinical Social Workers, and Certified Nurse Practitioners.

Key responsibilities include providing direct patient care, managing clinical staff, and implementing health programs as directed by the District Health Director. The role requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage healthcare operations independently. An active medical license from the Virginia Board of Medicine is required.

This position is essential for ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery within the district.

By joining our team, you will play a critical role in improving health outcomes for our communities while leading a committed and passionate team. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and clinical preventive medicine.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Skilled in use of automation for data collection and analysis and in presentations and teaching.

• Ability to effectively work independently and as a member of a team, work with the media, and cope with change in the workplace.

• Knowledge of Communicable Disease Investigation and surveillance activates.

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of public health and clinical preventive medicine.

• Ability to examine, diagnose and effectively treat a variety of patients and to coordinate work and maintain strong relationships with the professional and non-professional medical community.

• Experience in managing medical professionals and programs, preferably public health.

Additional Considerations

• Master of Public Health

• Board certification/eligibility in preventive medicine or equivalent combination of training and experience

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

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