Job Description
Company Description
Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.
Job Description
General Summary
Physician shall be responsible for providing high quality, efficient, patient-centered and cost-effective care to any and all assigned patients. Care may be provided in the ambulatory, sub-acute or acute care environment as deemed appropriate. Full time is defined as not less than forty (40) hours of direct patient clinical or administrative care per week, generally assumed to be performed in five (5) full work days. On-call coverage for the assigned patients shall be allocated in a fair and reasonable manner as dictated by Physician's specialty
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
* Provide for and maintain full and complete records of all services performed for patients in accordance with established standards.
* Promote the written goals and objectives of BWMC.
* Participate in any and all quality assurance programs as assigned.
* Supervise the administrative responsibilities of all non-physician employees with whom Physician works.
* Assure compliance with applicable BWMC policies and procedures, including but not limited to personnel actions, payroll practices, orientation and training, charity care, accounts payable, coding, billing and claims processing.
* Assure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines such as OSHA, CLIA and wage and labor regulations.
* Participate in the development of and performance to meet budgets including review of expenses and ongoing budget reconciliation.
* Apply and foster personal tact and diplomacy.
* Demonstrate a courteous attitude and promote good patient relations and a positive image.
* Participate in practice and group development activities such as community speaking, volunteerism and service to increase Physician visibility.
* Cooperate with administration to adjust Physician's business approach when appropriate, such as altered or varied practice style and scheduling changes, in order to improve productivity and/or patient satisfaction.
* Participate in disease management programs to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of care.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
* Possesses and maintains current license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland required.
* Possesses and maintains current Board Certification within practicing specialty required.
* Possesses and maintains current DEA or similar Narcotics and Controlled Substances Certification required.
* Possesses and maintains, if applicable, appropriate clinical privileges at a minimum of one UMMS affiliated acute care facility.
* Demonstrates meeting minimum CME requirements for licensure and board certification.
* Demonstrates appropriate qualifications and experience to perform the duties required of this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels hospital staff, patients, visitors, and levels of staff.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area,