Neonatologist - Level II - MedStar Harbor Hospital

Job Title

Functions as a clinician and educator in the department's clinical educational and research programs. Serves as a role model for residents and medical students.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Administers medications parenteral fluids blood and nutritional treatment according to established policies.
• Assesses and manages minor physical and psychological problems.
• Conducts clinics for continuity of care of selected patients.
• Coordinates community and hospital services determines appropriate community referrals and assists in making referrals as needed by patients and families.
• Directs and assists staff in the implementation of existing policies and procedures protocols and standards.
• Establishes medical diagnosis and prescribes drugs for common short-term or chronic stable health problems.
• Functions as a mentor for less experienced staff. Functions as a resource to staff in evaluating the effectiveness of care and improving documentation skills.
• Identifies potential patient problems based on knowledgeable interpretation of data (i.e. lab/diagnostic studies physical exam family interactions etc.).
• Orders performs and interprets laboratory tests when indicated by diagnosis.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs teaching of specialty skills and testing/validating staff competencies.
• Plans and implements appropriate education for patients and families.
• Provides guidance and instruction in health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Reviews medical records to insure that health maintenance records are completed for each visit. Consistently documents all patient interventions and follow-up care provided to patients. Completes billing forms for services provided.
• Writes prescriptions orders and plans of therapy according to established protocols.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine required

Experience

• 1-2 years Practice experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• MD - Physician - State Licensure License to practice medicine in the State of Maryland required
• Board certification in primary care specialty preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Yr.