Role Description
The Medical Director will collaborate with the Division's Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Health Officer, support disease outbreak investigations, provide medical guidance during public-health emergencies, and contribute to clinical operations, medical policies, and public-health preparedness. This is a part-time engagement requiring approximately 10 hours per month, along with 24-hour on-call availability for public-health emergencies.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as Medical Director for the Township's Health Department.
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Provide medical guidance and clinical support for public-health activities.
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Act as collaborating physician for the Division's Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
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Collaborate with the Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Health Officer during disease outbreak investigations and public-health clinics.
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Provide medical services and support for both pediatric and adult populations.
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Provide 24-hour on-call guidance during public-health emergencies.
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Attend at least one in-person meeting annually and additional meetings as needed.
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Review communicable disease reports, disease trends, and disease-control activities.
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Support mass clinic planning and operations.
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Sign standing orders as necessary to support the Public Health Nursing program.
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Assist in improving disease reporting through physician-to-physician advocacy.
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Contribute to public-health preparedness planning documents and plans.
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Oversee the development of medical policies consistent with local and state codes.
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Assist in developing clinical and medical operational manuals.
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Participate in special studies of public-health problems.
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Collect or supervise the collection of specialized health data.
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Review and evaluate community health programs involving medical treatment.
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Perform additional medical duties requested by the Health Officer or Director of Nursing.
Qualifications
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MD or DO degree from an accredited medical institution.
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Active New Jersey physician license in good standing.
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Must be legally resident in the United States.
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Qualified physician with the ability to provide services to both pediatric and adult populations.
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Ability to prescribe and dispense prescription and non-prescription medications.
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Ability to serve as collaborating physician for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
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Must not be listed on the State's debarred contractor or vendor list.
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Must satisfy all applicable Township and RFP requirements.
Requirements
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Board Certification in Family Medicine or Pediatrics is applicable to the position.