Staff Physician (Women's Health Focus)

Job summary

The Staff physician with women’s health focus provides clinical care to patients, based upon his/her specialty training, through an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach that takes into consideration the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease.

Major duties and responsibilities: Compliance, Policy, and Procedure

· Participates in peer review and quality improvement activities of the department

Analytical and Critical Thinking

· Provides high quality clinical care in a multidisciplinary environment

· Maintains the standard of clinical care, using diagnostic testing appropriately and providing appropriate treatment

· Uses diagnostic testing appropriately yet cost-effectively, and providing appropriate treatment

· Considers the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease

Willingness to Learn

· Maintains educational competencies, identifies educational deficits and plans ways to meet those deficits

· Seeks consultation and makes referrals when appropriate

Patient Focus: · Effectively engages patients in their care

Professionalism: · Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all aspects of patient care

Workplace Computer and Equipment

· Maintains complete and comprehensive documentation

Teamwork: · Provides a supportive learning environment for students, fellows, and residents

· Other duties as assigned.

Education and/Or experience

· M.D. or D.O. with completion of an accredited residency training program in Family Medicine or completion of at least two years of an accredited OB/GYN residency training program with subsequent completion of a primary care residency program.

· Board Certified/Board Eligible

· Completion of medical degree and an accredited residency program

· Appropriate Maryland licensure and clinical certification, DEA and Maryland CDS, X license.

· Interest in and/or experience in community health settings

· Experience working in a diverse environment

· Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required

· Excellent communication and team skills required.

Working conditions/Physical demands

Work is typically performed in an office environment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

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