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9643
PHYSICIAN DIRECTOR
Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, performs full-performance
level administrative and professional medical work overseeing,
through supervisors, the day-to-day operations of a county health
department or state facility. Delegates work to staff; reviews
and signs reports, expenditures, budget requests, and other
documents. Advises staff on issues of patient care or on care of
unusual medical cases. Typically does not provide direct patient
care on full-time basis; may perform a variety of physical and
emotional examinations for clinics. Exercises considerable
independent judgment and discretion in the interpretation and the
application of laws, procedures and regulations governing health
programs. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Determines the program objectives and standards for the county
health department or state facility working within the
policy guidance of the local board of health and/or the
state health department and all applicable health laws;
confers with appropriate governing body on policy
formulation and interpretation of current policy.
Plans and approves general administrative and medical
activities for county health department or state facility;
provides administrative supervision and technical guidance
to nurses and other technical/medical staff.
Determines the proper limit of lower level supervisory
authority; delegates day-to-day supervisory
responsibilities to full-time administrative personnel.
Evaluates the performance of unit supervisors.
Prepares or directs the preparation of correspondence,
educational material, administrative reports, financial and
budgetary statements; maintains proper fiscal control by
approving purchases and evaluating the cost effectiveness
of new programs.
Advises personnel on the conduct of medical procedures, the
interpretation of regulations and on administrative,
personnel and budgetary matters.
Confers with and talks to various local officials, local civic
groups, state officials, and professional organizations to
explain and promote department programs, financing
problems, and to coordinate mutual program objectives.
May perform a variety of medical examination and diagnostic
screening procedures relating to such health areas as:
athletics, child health, prenatal care, family planning,
communicable disease control, mental stability, geriatric
wellness and AIDS control.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of general
medicine and techniques involved.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and
interpreting policies and procedures.
Ability to direct and evaluate the work of health
professionals and administrative supervisors.
Ability to analyze and evaluate programs and resource
allocation choices; ability to make recommendations relating
to fiscal and budgetary control.
Ability to stimulate initiative, encourage independent effort
and plan programs to allow maximum delegation of day-to-day
operational authority.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with local and
state officials, civic groups, staff, and clients.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an approved school of medicine or
osteopathy as evidenced by a temporary or permanent license
to practice in the State of West Virginia.
Experience:
Two years of experience in the practice of
medicine or osteopathy which can include experience in a
post-graduate training program.
Substitution:
A Master's degree in public health, health
administration, hospital administration, public or business
administration may substitute for the required experience.
Established: 8/20/92
Effective:
9/15/92