Physician

University of Maryland Medical System; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a physician to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in ambulatory, sub-acute or acute settings. This full-time role requires 40 hours per week and fair on-call coverage.

Responsibilities include maintaining complete records, promoting UM REHAB goals, participating in quality assurance, supervising non-physician staff, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland medical license required.
• Board certification in the applicable specialty required.
• Current DEA or similar Narcotics certification required.
• Clinical privileges at a UMMS affiliated acute care facility if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full and complete records of all patient services.
• Promote the written goals and objectives of UM REHAB.
• Participate in quality assurance programs as assigned.
• Supervise the administrative responsibilities of non-physician staff in the practice.
• Ensure compliance with UM REHAB policies and procedures and related regulations.
• Participate in disease management programs to improve care efficiency.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

MD medical license (Maryland)

Board certification in specialty

DEA certification

Job description

Job Requirements General Summary Physician shall be responsible for providing high quality, efficient, patient-centered and cost-effective care to any and all assigned patients. Care may be provided in the ambulatory, sub-acute or acute care environment as deemed appropriate. Full time is defined as not less than forty (40) hours of direct patient clinical or administrative care per week, generally assumed to be performed in five (5) full work days. On-call coverage for the assigned patients shall be allocated in a fair and reasonable manner as dictated by Physician's specialty.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

• 1. Provide for and maintain full and complete records of all services performed for patients in accordance with established standards.
• 2. Promote the written goals and objectives of UM REHAB.
• 3. Participate in any and all quality assurance programs as assigned.
• 4. Supervise the administrative responsibilities of all non-physician employees with whom Physician works.
• 5. Assure compliance with applicable UM REHAB policies and procedures, including but not limited to personnel actions, payroll practices, orientation and training, charity care, accounts payable, coding, billing and claims processing.
• 6. Assure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines such as OSHA, CLIA and wage and labor regulations.
• 7. Participate in the development of and performance to meet budgets including review of expenses and ongoing budget reconciliation.
• 8. Apply and foster personal tact and diplomacy.
• 9. Demonstrate a courteous attitude and promote good patient relations and a positive image.
• 10. Participate in practice and group development activities such as community speaking, volunteerism and service to increase Physician visibility.
• 11. Cooperate with administration to adjust Physician's business approach when appropriate, such as altered or varied practice style and scheduling changes, in order to improve productivity and/or patient satisfaction.
• 12. Participate in disease management programs to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of care.

Work Experience Education and Experience

Possesses and maintains current license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland required. Possesses and maintains current Board Certification within practicing specialty required. Possesses and maintains current DEA or similar Narcotics and Controlled Substances Certification required. Possesses and maintains, if applicable, appropriate clinical privileges at a minimum of one UMMS affiliated acute care facility. Demonstrates meeting minimum CME requirements for licensure and board certification. Demonstrates appropriate qualifications and experience to perform the duties required of this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels hospital staff, patients, visitors, and levels of staff.