Physician Health Center Gaithersburg

Trinity Health • Gaithersburg, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Physician is responsible for managing the diagnosis and efficient and effective treatment of Health Center patients to include a therapeutic health service that focuses on health restoration, health maintenance and disease prevention. Providing patient exams and consultations striving to reach 10 patient visits per 4-hour session. The Staff Physician is responsible for participating in the Center’s Quality Performance Improvement program. The Staff Physician advises management on clinical matters and the results of any external audits, clinical quality problems and the progress of quality improvement efforts. The Staff Physician maintains in compliance with Federal, State, and Local health care regulations as well as the Joint Commission standards. Primary medical care will be provided in a culturally competent manner to a medically underserved, low income, uninsured patient population. After hours coverage will be maintained as appropriate. Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor with current Maryland licensure free from restrictions or limitations.
• DEA registered.
• CDS licensed.
• CPR certified.
• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and successful completion of a residency program.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in acute care setting, preferably a community health center serving culturally diverse and underserved patient populations.
• A minimum of two years supervisory experience required.
• Experience in the development and management of quality, risk, and utilization review processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Able to use computers.
• Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends English.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the diagnosis and efficient and effective treatment of Health Center patients.
• Providing patient exams and consultations.
• Participating in the Center’s Quality Performance Improvement program.
• Advising management on clinical matters and the results of any external audits, clinical quality problems and the progress of quality improvement efforts.
• Maintaining compliance with Federal, State, and Local health care regulations as well as the Joint Commission standards.
• Providing primary medical care in a culturally competent manner to a medically underserved, low income, uninsured patient population.
• Maintaining after hours coverage as appropriate.
• Supporting the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level