Clinical Associate

Roles And Responsibilities Serve as lead Cardiac Surgeon at Suburban Hospital Clinical Associate position governed by Johns Hopkins University (JHU) policies Engagement begins upon successful completion of all credentialing and onboarding requirements Physician must maintain all necessary licensure and approvals throughout the service period Preconditions to Service Start Date Satisfactory criminal background check Satisfactory pre‑employment health assessment For non‑U.S. citizens: appropriate visa status for the full engagement period Completion of I‑9 and confirmation of U.S. work authorization Full credentialing, including: Active medical licensure in Maryland and the District of Columbia Board certification in relevant specialty Authority to prescribe medications (DEA registration and state‑specific drug control licenses) Appointment with full privileges at Suburban hospital Eligibility to participate in Medicare and Medicaid Managed care arrangements affiliated with JHU and its partners Medical Services Provide expert evaluation and management of heart donor cases during assigned on‑call shifts Deliver care in alignment with clinical protocols, ethical standards, and legal requirements Exercise independent medical judgment consistent with professional standards and patient best interests Ensure all care is consistent with JHU clinical and administrative policies Clinical Documentation and Compliance Complete medical records and donor‑related documentation promptly and accurately Submit all required billing forms, clinical notes, and service documentation per JHU guidelines Maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies on medical recordkeeping Understand that all patient records are the property of JHU Physician may access necessary records per legal requirements and institutional policy Post‑employment access is not permitted unless a patient requests record release in writing Location of Service Primary location: Suburban JHU may provide written notice in the event of any service location changes The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. 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