PHYSICIAN Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4836251) Apply  PHYSICIAN Salary $0.00 Monthly Location Jackson, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number ELMHS2.18.2025PHYS Department LDH-Office of Behavioral Health Opening Date 02/18/2025 Closing Date 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information This vacancy is located within the Medical Services Department at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson, LA (East Feliciana Parish). ELMHS is the largest 24-hour, multi-site, state psychiatric complex comprised of residential, outpatient, and inpatient services. Salary is negotiable based on experience. The position is an unclassified position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed. Please listall work experience. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. The State of Louisiana only accepts online applications. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computer access is available at your local library, at local Louisiana Workforce CommissionBusiness Career Solutions Centers (https://www.laworks.net/Downloads/WFD/B&CSC\_Contacts.pdf) , and at our Baton Rouge Information and Testing Office at 5825 Florida Boulevard, Room 1070, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. If you require an ADA accommodation, please contact our office at (225) 925-1911 or Toll Free: (866) 783-5462 during business hours for additional assistance. (Please note: Libraries and LWC centers cannot provide in-depth assistance to applicants with limited computer skills; therefore, we suggest that such applicants have someone with computer proficiency accompany them to these facilities to assist with the computer application process. Also, no State Civil Service employees are housed at the libraries or LWC centers to answer specific questions about the hiring process. Such questions should be directed to our Baton Rouge Information and Testing Office at the phone numbers above or by visiting the office on Florida Blvd. where assistance is available. Information is also provided on our job seeker website atwww.jobs.la.gov). For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact: LDH-ELMHS Human Resources ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV 225-634-0259 Minimum Qualifications Valid unrestricted Louisiana Medical license. Job Concepts Function of Work: To provide medical care and emergency treatment for inpatient Forensic clients. Supervision Received: Direct from the Medical Director Examples of Work The medical physician is responsible for provision of medical care and the emergency treatment of patients on assigned unit. Perform physical examination on all patients upon admit to facility and annually. Evaluate, diagnose, treat and follow-up medical problems on patients. Refer to medical specialists as appropriate of care. Advise Administration of special health care needs of patient population and further advise as to the requirements for contracting specialty consultations. Physical assessment, including History, Physical and Neurological Examination, as may be required pending appropriate specialist consultation, or of inpatients in the absence of a specialist normally assigned to the care of those patients. Laboratory assessments as may be indicated for initial evaluation, monitoring of ongoing drug treatments, or intercurrent physical disorders. Order laboratory tests, radiological studies, dental work, special diets and medications as indicated by patient's condition ,etc. Collaboration with Medical Director and discuss patient's condition with psychiatrists and other members of the treatment team to help in the management of the most appropriate patient care. Provides treatment directly as well as thorough consultation and/or supervision of staff in accordance with the individual treatment plan of the patient, including medication, individual, group and family psychotherapies, activity therapy and education. Provides accurate, timely and relevant documentation of all clinical activities in order to assure acceptable individual medical records as needed to provide continuity of high quality medical care within legal and accreditation mandates. Participates in meetings as required for regulation of clinical and/or management and quality improvement issues in the Region, and interacting with ELMHS and other providers and public service agencies (Coroner, law enforcement, etc.), such as, Medical Staff meetings, committees of the Medical Staff or of the Center or of the Region, departmental meetings, and volunteer and support groups. Responds to legal and quasi-legal duties of Psychiatric practice, such as, initiation of various involuntary detainer and commitment proceedings, assurance that patients are protected from abuse of human and civil rights, and that confidentiality and privilege are protected, disabilities and cultural diversity are respected and provided for, and , when so appointed, to participate in reviews of refusal of medication, and assessment of persons on forensic issues and report to the court. May testify in court as a medical witness. These duties fall in all three categories of direct, consultative, and supervisory services. Twenty -four(24) hour call duty with reimbursement in rotation with other staff physicians. Responds to Emergencies, such as, medical assistance to persons on the premises, leadership duties during special incidents in the acute unit or clinic when orders for restraint, seclusion, medication or other disposition may be needed. Maintains current Louisiana State licensure, DHH number and DEA number, ACLS certification. If Board Certified, maintain current certification. Adhere to DHH, OHS, OBH, Civil Services and ELMHS rules, regulations, policies, procedures and to the legal and ethical standards of the profession. Maintains Continuing Medical Education in order to progress with changes in the science and delivery of clinical services, and to comply with Medical Staff membership requirements. Perform other job duties as determined by the Medical Director. Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. 01 Do you have a valid unrestricted Louisiana medical license? + Yes + No 02 Are you Board Certified or Board eligible? + Yes + No 03 Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? + Yes + No 04 If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email