Staff Physician (Women's Health Focus)

JOB SUMMARY: The Staff physician with women's health focus provides clinical care to patients, based upon his/her specialty training, through an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach that takes into consideration the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Compliance, Policy, and Procedure • Participates in peer review and quality improvement activities of the department Analytical and Critical Thinking • Provides high quality clinical care in a multidisciplinary environment • Maintains the standard of clinical care, using diagnostic testing appropriately and providing appropriate treatment • Uses diagnostic testing appropriately yet cost-effectively, and providing appropriate treatment • Considers the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease Willingness to Learn • Maintains educational competencies, identifies educational deficits and plans ways to meet those deficits • Seeks consultation and makes referrals when appropriate Patient Focus • Effectively engages patients in their care Professionalism • Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all aspects of patient care Workplace Computer and Equipment • Maintains complete and comprehensive documentation Teamwork • Provides a supportive learning environment for students, fellows, and residents • Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • M.D. or D.O. with completion of an accredited residency training program in Family Medicine or completion of at least two years of an accredited OB/GYN residency training program with subsequent completion of a primary care residency program. • Board Certified/Board Eligible • Completion of medical degree and an accredited residency program • Appropriate Maryland licensure and clinical certification, DEA and Maryland CDS, X license. • Interest in and/or experience in community health settings • Experience working in a diverse environment • Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required • Excellent communication and team skills required. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is typically performed in an office environment. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. IND1