Current Opportunities at TCHD

Tuscarawas County Health Department is always looking for qualified persons to join our team! 
TCHD prides itself on diversity in the workforce and attempts to hire individuals who are reflective of the population that we serve. 
Additionally, TCHD is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services.  Individuals with unique qualifications such as bi-lingual skills are highly encouraged to apply.
If interested in applying for these positions please submit cover letter, resume, and job application to 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, or email director@tchdnow.org
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Please no phone calls
Applications are kept on file for 30 days after the position is filled
Public Health Nurse (Full-Time; 35 Hours per week)
Position Introduction
The RN Public Health Nurse is responsible for educating people about health issues, improving community health and safety and increasing access to care. The RN will assist in program planning to alleviate or eliminate health disparities in the community and assist in emergency preparedness procedures and disaster relief efforts. The RN Public Health Nurse position is funded through the Board of Health and may be supported by other grants within Tuscarawas County Public Health.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be a registered nurse licensed in the State of Ohio
    • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing required for a Public Health Nurse II
    • Prior public health experience preferred
  • Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the district’s vehicle insurance policy.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within 60 days of hire.
  • Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
  • Must successfully complete drug screen and background check

Professional Attitudes:
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
  • Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and inspire others to do the same
  • Willingness to participate in performance management, quality improvement, workforce development, and strategic planning efforts
  • Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
  • Willingness to assist clients independent of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status

​Essential Duties
  1. Identifies program objectives and formulates plans for service delivery
  2. Assists with the planning and coordination of services to be delivered as part of the Tuscarawas County Health Department’s nursing programs
  3. Develops and administers treatment plans based on client needs
  4. Disseminates education materials to program participants
  5. Refers clients to other public health agencies, social service programs, or medical specialists as needed
  6. Documents the delivery of services in accordance with policy and procedures.
  7. Delivers various complex public health services as part of the immunization program
  8. Interviews and assesses clients to determine treatment needs
  9. Reviews medical history to ensure proper service delivery
  10. Examines clients and administers necessary treatments
  11. Disseminates educational material concerning treatments
  12. Computes proper documentation detailing service delivery in accordance with policy and procedures.
  13. Continually reviews program operations and develops or revises new and existing service protocols as needed.
  14. Receives and responds to incidences of communicable disease outbreak
  15. Case manages communicable diseases as necessary
  16. Gathers data and information necessary to determine the source of outbreak and public health risk
  17. Interviews persons involved
  18. Analyzes findings and develops conclusions concerning cause, risk to public, and future prevention
  19. Assumes responsibility for maintaining the supply and materials inventory necessary for clinic operations
  20. Monitors vaccine stock and clinical materials inventory
  21. Tracks usage and orders supplies as needed
  22. Receives inventory shipments and updates records to reflect receipt of items
  23. Performs monthly inventory of supplies and prepares reports of item usage in accordance with policy and procedure.
  24. Prepares documents and maintains records involving nursing programs and other activities (e.g., communicable disease statistics, client correspondence, services rendered, service costs, mileage, activity reports, etc.)
  25. Compiles and prepares reports for submission to the appropriate entity i.e. ODH
  26. Updates records to ensure accuracy and completeness
  27. Ensures that all treatment records are maintained in accordance with applicable privacy laws, policies, and procedures.
  28. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars to stay current on public health issues and promote community awareness
  29. Receives and responds to various inquiries concerning public health
  30. Represents agency at various official meetings, public gatherings, etc.
  31. Provides information to the public and speaks on various public health topics (e.g., BCMH, immunization, communicable disease, etc.).
  32. Conducts home visits if involved in BCMH program and interviews clients to determine needs for services
  33. Operates and maintains healthcare equipment
  34. Assists with the delivery of in-house laboratory services
  35. Assists in writing, directing and executing grant requirements.
  36. Maintains required licensure and certification.
  37. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
  38. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
  39. Preforms additional duties as directed

Director of Environmental Health (Full Time; 35 hours per week)

Position Introduction
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Environmental Health is responsible for directing and managing all programs, personnel, and budgets within the Environmental Health Division. The Director is expected to exercise sound professional and strategic judgement in developing the workforce and the programming of the Division. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Environmental Health Director assures the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Performance Management Plan and assures that staff have been appropriately trained to execute the plan. The Director provides support to the other Senior Leadership Team members with regard to the plans for which they serve as the point person. The Director will meet regularly with the Health Commissioner to discuss both opportunities and challenges regarding the promotion and protection of the health of Tuscarawas’ population. The Director will represent the Tuscarawas County Health Department in the community.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Registered Sanitarian Must possess a Certificate of Registration as Sanitarian issued by the State Board of Sanitarian Registration in accordance with Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised Code
  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in a subject matter relevant to the promotion and protection of the public’s health, plus three five years of professional experience with administrative or supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
    • An MPH and/or CPH is preferred for all supervisory positions.
  • Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the agency’s insurance policy.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within 60 days of hire.
  • Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
  • Must successfully pass drug screen and background check.
Professional Attitudes
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
  • Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and inspire others to do the same
  • Willingness to participate in performance management, quality improvement, workforce development, and strategic planning efforts and promote the same among staff
  • Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
  • Willingness to assist clients independent of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status
Essential Duties
  1. Plans and assures the effective implementation of programs to promote and protect the health of the Tuscarawas County population through active participation with Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Planning, Strategic Planning, Quality Improvement planning and implementation, Workforce Development planning and implementation, and Performance Management implementation.
  2. Develops and manages an operating budget for the division.
  3. Assures the establishment of correct and appropriate fees for fee-based services.
  4. Assures the appropriate management of all grant funding of the division’s programs, consistent with the Ohio Grants Administration Policies and Procedures.
  5. Assures the appropriate management of all billing for services.
  6. Assures the appropriate management of all contracts for services associated with the Division.
  7. Approves or declines division staff requests for time away (sick, vacation, training/travel, other) in a manner that assures adequate staffing levels.
  8. Interviews all candidates for positions within the division and makes hiring recommendations to the Health Commissioner.
  9. Leads by example with regard to regular and predictable attendance.
  10. Assures division’s compliance with the agency’s records retention policy.
  11. Assures division’s compliance with the agency’s policy manual.
  12. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
  13. Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences, and other job-related training sessions.
  14. Represents agency in the community and to the Board of Health.
  15. Assures Health Commissioner is apprised of communication from the Board of Health.
  16. Responds to public health emergencies in accordance with response plans using the incident command system.
  17. Performs any and all other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operation of Tuscarawas County Health Department
  18. Regular, punctual attendance
  19. Other duties, as assigned 

Medical Physician 

Position Introduction
The Medical Physician is a licensed practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the perioperative patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations. This position provides high quality medical care by examining patients and determining the appropriate treatment plans illness or injuries. The incumbent conducts examinations, assesses and evaluates symptoms, determines conditions, and prescribes medical treatment or services.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Medical degree from an accredited medical school and a postgraduate internship
  • Licensed to practice medicine by the State Licensure Board and Board Certified or eligible for certification in Family Practice or a related field.
  • Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) 
  • Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    • Minimum of 1-2 years clinical experience. 1-2 years’ experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within 60 days of hire.
  • Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
  • Must successfully pass drug screen and background check.
Professional Attitudes
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
  • Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and inspire others to do the same
  • Willingness to participate in performance management, quality improvement, workforce development, and strategic planning efforts and promote the same among staff
  • Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
  • Willingness to assist clients independent of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status
Essential Duties
  1. Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
  2. Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
  3. Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
  4. Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
  5. Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
  6. Counsels and educates patients and families.
  7. Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
  8. Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
  9. Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
  10. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
  11. Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
  12. Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
  13. Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
  14. Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
  15. Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
  16. Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.
  17. Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
  18. Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
  19. Arranges for, or refers patients to, needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic
  20. Assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred
  21. Participates in developing, executing and periodically reviewing the clinic policies and procedures
  22. Willingness to enter into a standard care agreement with nurse practitioners to oversee their medical care and foster their professional development
  23. Participates in a periodic review of patient health records for nurse practitioners
  24. Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
  25. Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.
  26. Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
  27. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
  28. Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
  29. Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing.  Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
  30. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary
  31. Regular, punctual attendance
  32. Other duties, as assigned 
TCHD Employee Values

These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
 
P-L-A-C-E
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous treatment to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all
Communication: Sharing ideas to promote understanding and information
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.

Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within 60 days of hire. 
If interested in applying for these positions please submit cover letter, resume, and job application to 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, or email director@tchdnow.org

Please continue to check back for open positions at the TCHD.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provider of services