What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Medical Officer position at Elkhart County Government?
ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
PART TIME MEDICAL OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: Health Department
HIRING RATE: Commensurate with experience
BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD insurance; Free Health Clinic
POSITION TO BE FILLED: January 1, 2027
HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: To be determined
LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)
Job Summary
Responsible for serving as the physician for the Department in charge of clinical functions requiring professional medical supervision and personal service of a physician. Position serves as clinical lab supervisor for the department. The full-time Health Officer, full-time Health Administrator, and part-time Medical Officer work together as a triad leadership team. The Medical Officer position is appointed by the Executive Board of Health for a four-year term with the option of renewal for additional terms.
Job Requirements
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PART TIME MEDICAL OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: Health Department
HIRING RATE: Commensurate with experience
BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD insurance; Free Health Clinic
POSITION TO BE FILLED: January 1, 2027
HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: To be determined
LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)
Job Summary
Responsible for serving as the physician for the Department in charge of clinical functions requiring professional medical supervision and personal service of a physician. Position serves as clinical lab supervisor for the department. The full-time Health Officer, full-time Health Administrator, and part-time Medical Officer work together as a triad leadership team. The Medical Officer position is appointed by the Executive Board of Health for a four-year term with the option of renewal for additional terms.
Job Requirements
- Unlimited license (MD or DO) to practice medicine in Indiana; Controlled substances licensure preferred
- Must obtain and maintain FEMA certifications
- Working knowledge of public health laws, regulations, and related operations, methods, principals, and safety measures, with ability to effectively evaluate and treat individuals accordingly
- Must be available 24/7 in case of emergencies
- Excellent organizational and communications skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures/practices, along with ability to supervise staff.
- Knowledge of various sources of information, including Indiana Code, peer-reviewed professional journals, and medical/public health textbooks
- Pre-employment background check
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer