Physician (Broughton Hospital)

Agency Division Job Classification Title Physician (NS) Position Number Grade MH26 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work Broughton Hospital, a State Psychiatric Hospital serving the Western Region of NC, is recruiting for a permanent full-time Physicians (Internal Medicine/Family Practice Physicians). Our 24 hour in-patient facility serves adolescent, adult, deaf and geriatric patients. Hours 8:00am -5:00pm Monday through Friday. On-call as scheduled. Respond to code blue during 0800-1700 and when on call. The primary purpose of this a physician is to render medical care to physically ill patients in Broughton Hospital. This position also provides service to Employee Health Services such as treatment of medical emergency, clearance of employees to return to work after illness as needed. The position supervises Physician Extenders directly under their license and co-supervises other remaining Physician Extenders. The range of patients’ age served by this position varies from adolescents to the geriatric population. Coverage encompasses the entire hospital for medical emergencies while on call. This position will be responsible for Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) in addition to the NCVIP (NC Valuing Individual Performance) for subordinate staff. Additional responsibilities will include screening referrals for admission for acceptance for evaluation based on the patient’s medical stability. Clinical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:: Provides medical services to assigned caseload and makes daily rounds on assigned units. Assess and evaluate the physical findings, laboratory and radiographic studies and any other studies and consultations and translate those evaluations into orders and other communications to staff. Directs ongoing management of medical conditions throughout the patients' hospitalization. Completes patient History and Physical Assessments. Respond to and participate in the management of medical emergencies for all client groups experiencing acute medical decompensation. Collaborates with treatment teams to effectively exchange medically significant information, and takes a leadership role in creating treatment plans. Provides service to Employee Health such as treatment of medical emergencies and clearance of employees to return to work after illness, as needed. Supervises Physician Extenders directly under this position's license and co-supervises other remaining Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. Other duties as assigned by Medical Director as needed. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $147,932.00 - $295,863.00 *A Sign-on bonus of $20,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:  • Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and completion of residency.   Required license: full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in NC. Management Preferences (if applicable)  • Board certification by American Board of Internal Medicine or American Board of Family Practice. Conditional Requirements: Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check, and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation. This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126) This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions. *Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus   To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date) The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here . About the Facility: Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF).  With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support