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WTRO Physician Job Opening

The DIDD West Tennessee Regional Office in Arlington is seeking a physician to advise and represent the department regarding the provision of consultative medical services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Currently licensed and in good standing by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Specialty in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (preferred). Other disciplines considered.

Ability to do research as well as publish scholarly articles

Consultation provided to community agencies through educating activities, while advancing Departmental policies and practices

Consultative medical services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Ability to influence and motivate others as well as advocate for the medical needs of persons served

Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems

Documenting and/or recording information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form

Public speaking

Specialized training in developmental disabilities OR one year of experience in treating people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a medical setting

Travel required – valid driver license required

This position reports directly to the Director of Health Services and works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Please send resumes/CVs or any questions to Sarah Edwards, Director of Health Services – DIDD, WTRO at [email protected].  Consideration of applications will close on Thursday, August 31, 2017, or until the position is filled.

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West Region Quarterly Protection from Harm Provider Meeting

The West Tennessee Regional Office of Incident Management will be conducting its quarterly meeting on August 11, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the West TN Regional Office in Jackson as noted below.  Provider Incident Management Coordinators (IMCs) and/or provider Protection From Harm staff are invited to attend.  This is an informational and interactive meeting, with opportunities for attendees to provide feedback pertaining to the Incident Management Unit.  Provider Management is welcomed to designate a representative to attend, as needed.

Attendees must present either a valid driver’s license, State identification, or a State identification badge for entry to the building. 

If you have any questions, please contact West Regional Incident Management Coordinator, Sharon Miller-Bowles at [email protected], Beverly G. Matthews, Director of Incident Management at [email protected] or Mark Taylor, Assistant Director of Incident Management at [email protected].   

Meeting Date:  August 11, 2017 Meeting Time:  9:30AM-12:30PM

Meeting Location: West TN Regional Office Lowell Thomas State Office Building 225 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Jackson, TN  38301 1st Floor, Conference Room 6 731-423-5670 main number

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West Region Trend Analysis Workshop

Our Protection From Harm team in the West Region is excited to announce its first ever Trend Analysis Provider Workshop.  The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (CDT) at the DIDD WTRO Auditorium located at 11437 Milton Wilson Rd, Arlington, TN 38002.  Providers will have the opportunity to share trending methodology for incident and investigation data, and several Regional Office units will share resources to assist in addressing identified trends.  Contact Sharon Miller-Bowles at [phone] or [email protected] for more information.

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WTRO Job Opening

The Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) is seeking candidates for a Physician Psychiatrist position in the West Tennessee Regional Office in Shelby County.  This position will serve as a consultant to staff in State-operated homes, and will serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  This position will also serve as a consultant to community psychiatrists and circles of support, and will communicate with persons outside the organization on an as-needed basis.  Qualified candidates must have a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree in Psychiatry; experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities; be board certified, licensed as a Psychiatrist and in good standing by the State of Tennessee and have a valid driver license.  The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written skills including a top-notch ability to listen and develop a good rapport with people; the ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner, collaborate positively with multiple stakeholders; organize and prioritize assignments, work independently and have flexibility in their work schedule.  Read the full job posting at this link on the DIDD website.

Please send resumes/CVs or any questions to Sarah Edwards, Director of Health Services – DIDD, WTRO at [email protected].  Consideration of applications will close on February 28, 2017 or until the position is filled.

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WTRO Job Opening

The Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, West Tennessee Regional Office in Arlington, Tennessee is seeking a physician to advise and represent the department regarding the provision of consultative medical services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  This position reports directly to the WTRO Director of Health Services and works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.  You can read the full job posting on our departmental website at this link.  Please send resumes/CVs or any questions to Sarah Edwards, Director of Health Services – DIDD, WTRO at [email protected].  Consideration of applications will close on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 or until the position is filled.

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Job Opening

The department’s West Tennessee Resource Center in Shelby County is looking for a registered dietitian.  The ideal candidate will possess great communication, time-management, organizational and customer service skills. Certification as a Registered Dietitian is required. Qualified candidates must be licensed as a Dietitian by the State of Tennessee.  If you’re interested in applying or you know someone who would be great for this opening, click this link for the full posting.