What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICIAN 77953 position at Tennessee Department of Health?
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PHYSICIAN
Department of Health
Community Health Services
Lexington, TN
Salary: Minimum: $13,344 to Midpoint: $17,778
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
Background Check
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Who We Are And What We Do
TDH incorporates our values into the work we do each day to achieve our mission, live our vision and address our strategic priorities. Mission: Protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of all people in Tennessee. Vision: Healthy People Healthy Communities Healthy Tennessee Our Values: Trust Compassion Service Excellence Strategic Priorities: Prevention Access Efficiency Engagement Equity Workforce Excellence Innovation
How You Make a Difference In This Role
The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, organized, and dedicated physician to serve as the Primary Care Physician for the Henderson County Health Department in the West Region providing supervision in public health related programs and services throughout the health department. The West Region has an estimated population of more than 526,000 and consists of 19 counties. Within these counties there are 11 health department clinic sites that provide primary care services. The incumbent will be responsible for managing approximately 3-4 Advance Nurse Practitioners.
Job Overview
The Primary Care Physician will strengthen the clinical care delivery system to improve access to care in Henderson County Health Department. This individual will promote, protect, and improve the health of people in Tennessee by increasing the participation in community-focused initiatives, placing special focus on healthy weight and nutrition, physical activity, tobacco prevention, infant mortality, immunizations, substance abuse, unintended pregnancy, built environment and other primary prevention initiatives to make communities more livable and attractive.
Key Responsibilities
The individual will deliver direct patient services daily in adherence with current Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners rules and Regulations, Tennessee Department of Health Primary Care Guidelines as well as other program specific guidelines. They will examine, diagnose, and treat patients in the health department clinics. This individual will participate in the process to set county performance plan goals and appropriately manage resources to allow efficient production of work. The Primary Care Physician will assist in providing overall administration and guidance to the primary care program for the Henderson County Health Department.
Minimum Qualifications
Hold a current Medical License to practice in the state of Tennessee. Primary Care Experience. Graduation from an accredited medical school or university. Experience supervising Advance Nurse Practitioners.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
PHYSICIAN
Department of Health
Community Health Services
Lexington, TN
Salary: Minimum: $13,344 to Midpoint: $17,778
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
Background Check
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Who We Are And What We Do
TDH incorporates our values into the work we do each day to achieve our mission, live our vision and address our strategic priorities. Mission: Protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of all people in Tennessee. Vision: Healthy People Healthy Communities Healthy Tennessee Our Values: Trust Compassion Service Excellence Strategic Priorities: Prevention Access Efficiency Engagement Equity Workforce Excellence Innovation
How You Make a Difference In This Role
The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, organized, and dedicated physician to serve as the Primary Care Physician for the Henderson County Health Department in the West Region providing supervision in public health related programs and services throughout the health department. The West Region has an estimated population of more than 526,000 and consists of 19 counties. Within these counties there are 11 health department clinic sites that provide primary care services. The incumbent will be responsible for managing approximately 3-4 Advance Nurse Practitioners.
Job Overview
The Primary Care Physician will strengthen the clinical care delivery system to improve access to care in Henderson County Health Department. This individual will promote, protect, and improve the health of people in Tennessee by increasing the participation in community-focused initiatives, placing special focus on healthy weight and nutrition, physical activity, tobacco prevention, infant mortality, immunizations, substance abuse, unintended pregnancy, built environment and other primary prevention initiatives to make communities more livable and attractive.
Key Responsibilities
The individual will deliver direct patient services daily in adherence with current Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners rules and Regulations, Tennessee Department of Health Primary Care Guidelines as well as other program specific guidelines. They will examine, diagnose, and treat patients in the health department clinics. This individual will participate in the process to set county performance plan goals and appropriately manage resources to allow efficient production of work. The Primary Care Physician will assist in providing overall administration and guidance to the primary care program for the Henderson County Health Department.
Minimum Qualifications
Hold a current Medical License to practice in the state of Tennessee. Primary Care Experience. Graduation from an accredited medical school or university. Experience supervising Advance Nurse Practitioners.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
Salary : $13,344