Physician / Doctor

• Works in office area(s) as well as on nursing units, resident rooms and in examination rooms.
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, staff, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff and visitors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays, when necessary or assigned (usually one weekend every 4-6 weeks)
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects, as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• May be subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Maintains liaison with residents/patients, families, other staff and agencies, to meet medical care needs.
• Follows established procedures governing the handling and disposal of infectious waste.
  

Education Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Osteopathy Degree (D.O.) from an accredited college of medicine or osteopathy.

Experience

• Must be knowledgeable of clinical geriatrics and long-term care medical practices.
• Must be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations governing medical and nursing care in long-term care facilities.

Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy in Maryland.
• Must provide documentation of such licensure upon application for the position.
• Must have Board Certification (or the equivalent training and experience) in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Must be eligible for professional liability insurance in the amount required by the Home.
• Must be eligible for appointment to the medical staff of hospitals utilized by the Home.
  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.