MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Neonatologist - Level II, Medstar Harbor Hospital

Physicians & SurgeonsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USA$20 /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required.
One to two years of practice experience is required.
A license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland is required.
Verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Contribute to established department goals and objectives while adhering to department policies, procedures, quality standards, safety standards, and governmental and accreditation regulations.
Administer medications, parenteral fluids, blood, and nutritional treatment according to established policies.
Assess and manage minor physical and psychological problems.
Conduct continuity-of-care clinics for selected patients.
Coordinate community and hospital services, determine appropriate community referrals, and assist patients and families with referrals as needed.
Direct and assist staff in implementing existing policies, procedures, protocols, and standards.
Establish medical diagnoses and prescribe drugs for common short-term or chronic stable health problems.
Mentor less experienced staff and serve as a resource to staff in evaluating care effectiveness and improving documentation skills.
Identify potential patient problems through interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic studies, physical examinations, family interactions, and other data.
Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests when indicated by diagnosis.
Participate in meetings and committees, represent the department and hospital in community outreach as required, and participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Teach specialty skills and test and validate staff competencies.
Plan and implement appropriate education for patients and families.
Provide guidance and instruction in health maintenance and disease prevention.
Review medical records to ensure health maintenance records are completed for each visit; document patient interventions and follow-up care; and complete billing forms for services provided.
Write prescriptions, orders, and therapy plans according to established protocols.

Desired Qualifications

Board certification in a primary care specialty is preferred.
Basic computer skills are preferred.

About the Job

General Summary of Position
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.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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