Physician: Breast Surgery

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc. is accepting applications for a physician to provide examination and treatment within the specialty in our Maryland campus setting.

The role involves reviewing records, taking health histories, ordering tests, diagnosing conditions, and planning treatments while ensuring patient safety and evidence-based care for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medicine required and board certification/eligibility.
• ACLS certification and CPR/BLS certifications preferred or required by department.
• Demonstrated professionalism through involvement in teaching, research, or publishing.
• Strong communication skills to interact with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient records including allergies and medical history.
• Interviews patients for health history and review of systems.
• Examines patients for symptoms and physical information.
• Orders and conducts tests and imaging to assess condition.
• Diagnoses conditions and prescribes treatments and medications.
• Documents visits, diagnoses, and plans of action.
• Responds to patient inquiries and resolves problems promptly.
• Maintains thorough, accurate medical documentation.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Patient communication

Medical history taking

Diagnostic interpretation

Education

Doctoral degree in Medicine

Board certification/eligibility in specialty

ACLS certification

CPR certification

BLS certification

Job description

Performs professional duties and technical procedures of the particular area of specialty to provide examination and treatment of patients. Orders and analyzes appropriate tests and procedures to provide information on patient’s condition; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Reviews patients file/record including allergies, medical problems, medications, and immunization status.
• Interviews patients for health history. Obtains thorough medical histories to include allergies, past medical conditions, current meds, review of systems, family history, social history, and present illness.
• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
• Orders and executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Analyzes report and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Prescribes and administers treatments. Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule given the patient’s conditions and allergies. Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.
• Answers patient calls promptly; researches, investigates, and resolves patient problems to the satisfaction of the patient.
• Documents the patient’s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Doctoral degree in Medicine in area of specialty
• 3-5 years of clinical experience
• CPR required
• BLS required
• ACLS and/or other relevant certification as required by the department
• Board certification/eligibility in area of specialty
• Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, and/or publishing
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific need
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, patient’s families, departmental units, and medical and nursing staff on all essential matters

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland's Faculty Physician's Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits.