RENO COUNTY — Reno County is requesting qualifications and a proposal for a Consulting Physician to direct the Local Health Officer regarding program and related medical and professional matters for the Reno County Health Department as described in K.S.A. 65-201.
Applicants shall be a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery as required by that statute.
The consultant’s responsibilities are as follows:
1. Direct the Local Health Officer on program and related medical and professional matters when requested by the Public Health Officer or County Board of Health.
2. Provide qualified, licensed, and professional medical advice to the Local Health Officer as required by K.S.A. 65-201.
3. As needed, be available for phone consultation with public health staff on medical-related matters.
4. Except for emergency events which may require additional hours of service, the Consultant is expected to provide minimal amounts of service each month. Applicants should provide in their response a monthly contract at an hourly rate for services.
5. The Consultant shall communicate with the County’s liability insurer and follow procedures of that insurer, if any, as necessary to comply with any requirements of the County’s liability insurance.
Individuals shall respond with qualifications and information for consideration by the Reno County Commissioners on or before April 28, 2023.
Doctors are asked to provide:
*Summary of yourself and why you are interested in helping the community.
*A copy of your medical license or number that indicates you are licensed in the State of Kansas.
*Experience in public health issues.
*General medical background and/or specialties.
*Fee proposal (per hour rate or monthly stipend request.)
*Whether you are a Reno County resident or not.
Doctors should email a proposal to [email protected] and [email protected].
Or mail the proposal to Randy Partington, Reno County Administrator, 206 West 1st Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67501-5245.
Partington also welcomes phone calls from physicians that may be interested at his office at (620) 694-2530 or on his cell at (620) 290-5958.
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