OPS SENIOR PHYSICIAN - 65650102

Requisition No: 876685 

Agency: Elder Affairs

Working Title: OPS SENIOR PHYSICIAN - 65650102

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 65650102 

Salary:  $125.00 HOURLY 

Posting Closing Date: 05/30/2026 

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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

CARES 7A

 

*****OPEN COMPETITIVE*****

 

POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position performs professional work in the Department of Elder Affairs’ CARES preadmission screening program and evaluates the medical needs of clients for the establishment of appropriate placement in the Long-Term Care System.

PAY:

Salary will be $125.00, hourly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides technical assistance, medical interpretation, expertise, and in-service education to staff as needed.

Participates in interdisciplinary planning and Title XIX Level of Care determinations.

Interacts with the client’s attending physician and medical staff as a representative of the assessment team as deemed necessary.

Certifies Level of Care in accordance with Florida Administrative Code Section 59G-4.290 and 59G-4.180.

Evaluates assessment team’s placement recommendations to prevent premature nursing home admissions and to ensure the least restrictive and most appropriate placement setting is recommended.

Represents CARES at Administrative Hearings as required.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the CARES Program Operations Administrator.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Licensure as a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy.

 

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).  For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  (For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com)
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).  (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

 

OUR ORGANIZATION AND MISSION:

The Department is dedicated to promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. Its vision is for all Floridians to live well and age well.

 

SPECIAL NOTE:

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment for 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• If you are a retiree