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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