Family Physician Jobs

About The Position

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.