OPS SENIOR PHYSICIAN - 64941434

Requisition No: 861111 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR PHYSICIAN - 64941434

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64941434 

Salary:  $75 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2025 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. We have competitive salary, great benefits, along with a new expedited recruitment approach, and opportunities for career advancement. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Duties will include, but not limited to a broad range of health delivery services to adults and children. This employee will have direct patient care responsibilities including the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of pre-natal clients, and clients seeking Family Planning, Preventative Care, TB and/or STD services. This will include reviewing prior medical records, reports, test results, and examination information. 

 

• Rotates as required through all clinics, i.e., adult health, child health, family planning, communicable disease, etc.  Due to a dynamic work environment, with changes in technology, the economy and demographics, staff patterns and responsibilities may change as circumstances dictate. 
• Provides consultations and assistance to registered nurses working in the CHD clinics.
• Performs physical exams, medical diagnosis and prescribing medication and recommending dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis.
• Prescribes or administer treatment, therapy, medication, Preventive health measures and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Explains procedures and discuss test results with patients. 
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary. 
• Clear documentation in the electronic health record, and occasional paper format is expected.  Accurate CPT coding and diagnosis coding must be performed for each patient visit and documentation in the chart must support this coding. 
• Provides input and review of local health department protocols and will also assist in quality control. 
• Assists with the design and implementation of health promotion programs.
• Assists in assessing the health needs of citizens and in planning and implementing the revision of programs to meet these needs.
• Updates clinical knowledge skills as required by state re-licensure and dictated by clinic rotations.
• Assists in developing demographic data pertaining to the health of the community in order to assess community needs, assisting in the assessment of and updating of existing programs.
• Utilizes the Trak-IT and People First systems.
• Maintains quality of services delivered in all tasks associated with this position.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology

• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities.  This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Ability to talk to others to effectively convey information. 
• Ability to listen to what other people are saying and ask questions as appropriate.
• Ability to tea