Family Medicine Physician

GBMC Healthcare•Hunt Valley, MD

17d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Family Medicine Physician is accountable for the clinical management of patients. The physician evaluates and treats patients, monitors their progress, establishes diagnoses, and documents findings and treatment plans in the Electronic Medical Record. The role also includes coordinating referrals and care with colleagues, practice staff, specialists, ancillary departments, and community resources, as well as educating patients and families about preventive care and current health conditions. The physician is expected to pursue educational advancement and maintain ongoing certification and licensure requirements. All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical program.
Licensed as a physician in the State of Maryland.
Complete required CME credits for continuous licensure.
Board Certified by the appropriate board consistent with the physician’s specialty.
High level of analytical ability to assess patients and implement appropriate interventions.
Substantial interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
Perform an initial history and physical examination and document it appropriately in the Electronic Medical Record.
Write standard orders in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.
Discuss physical or emotional findings that may interfere with patient care with provider colleagues and practice staff as necessary.
Evaluate patient progress on an ongoing basis and alter treatment modalities as needed.
Evaluate the medical, social, and educational needs of assigned patients.
Initiate referrals to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient needs and document them in the progress note.
Write progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information about patient progress and treatment.
Write orders appropriate to patient care requirements in compliance with the existing contract.
Establish medical diagnoses in compliance with the contract.
Refer acute or life-threatening patient conditions immediately to the emergency department or a specialist physician as needed.
Document physical findings and the related treatment plan.
Perform activities to meet patient and family educational needs.
Participate in health teaching for patients and families, including preventive health care and information about current conditions and treatment; document this in the progress note or established flow sheet.
Plan and review home care instructions with patients and families as needed, including services from community resources and hospital-based ancillary services.
Pursue educational activities to address identified needs and requirements for continued certification, and attend mandatory in-service training.
Demonstrate GBMC Values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results.