Physician / Doctor / Rockville, MD

Job Description

·  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.