Physician Specialist Retention % Supplement - PN

Overview

Please note:

Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

You will deliver recovery-focused patient care in a setting that supports your professional needs. DBH encourages collaboration with medical colleagues and peer consultation to give patients the highest-quality integrated care. As a DBH physician specialist, you ll:

• Provide general and emergency medical services: perform patient admission examinations and preliminary evaluation diagnosis; treat patients and monitor progress; make rounds of ward areas; provide on-duty coverage as required.
• Meet with other medical and nursing staff to determine appropriate patient care or treatment: consult with other physicians and other professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, physical therapists, social workers, etc.) to determine specialized treatment needed; consult with RNs and give direction for appropriate care and medical treatments specific to patient s needs.
• Complete required documentation: write medical evaluations, complete admission records, discharge documents, and death summaries; interpret and analyze laboratory reports and findings; write doctors  orders and instructions to nursing and support staff on duty.
• Attend various committees as assigned. Conduct quality assurance reports as assigned.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit, with a pay range of # P2 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Work Schedule will be day shift/variable. This position is located within Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

• Flexible weekday schedule
• Collegial work environment where learning is encouraged
• GENEROUS recruitment/retention supplements available
• Voluntary on-duty coverage after hours opportunities at 80% of total hourly rate
• Physician loan repayment program up to $30k per year
• Health benefits trade-off monthly lump sum supplement available
• Free malpractice insurance
• Must be able to complete a 2 week (business days Monday-Friday) full-time orientation
• May be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment

At DBH we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website .ohio.gov/

Certificate to practice medicine issued by State Medical Board, pursuant to Section 4731.14 of Revised Code & certificate of registration issued by State Medical Board, pursuant to Section  of Revised Code or limited registration with subsequent application for next available biennial medical state board examination (i.e., Federation Licensing Examination) to test for limited certificate per Section  of Revised Code as it applies for foreign medical graduates.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record. (1199)

Job Skills: Medical

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.