ADJUVANT PHYSICIAN - WR PER DIEM

JOB SUMMARY

Provides medical care to all patients at the West Rogers Avenue site or Prince George's County site during designated hours and days.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Provides medical care to all patients of the hospital while on duty.
• Provides prompt assistance with family and hospital staff generated questions and problems while on duty.
• Notifies the patient's Attending Physician of any significant change in medical status.
• Provides prompt cardiopulmonary resuscitation when indicated.
• Follows current Hospital and department's policies and procedures in all aspects of medical care.
• Assure privacy and confidentiality of all medical and personal information.
• Making rounds at least one time per evening on all patients. Additional patient contact will be determined as needed based on the patient's clinical status.
• Documenting all medical problems, assessment and action taken thereof on all inpatients in accordance with the MWPH Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Following current hospital and departmental policies and procedures in all aspects of medical care.
• Adhere/comply with all applicable TJC, CARF and other regulatory standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Educational Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school.

Licensure, Certification and Registration

• Licensed to practice in Maryland.
• Board certified in Pediatrics
• CPR and PALS certification

Work Orientation and Experience

Minimum two years of clinical experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Responsible for identifying and reporting problems as they occur to the Medical Director for corrective action as required.
• Responsible for participating in the responding to any problem identified through Department of Medicine quality care monitors.
• On occasion, be asked to admit late patients and complete H&P and admission orders on these patients
• Communicating with daytime staff any updates and needs of patients and families.
• Available to take calls on holidays.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision Received

Reports to the Vice President Medical Affairs

Supervision Exercised

Nurse Practitioners, Residents and Students assigned to the program

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Effective communication skills which demonstrate courteous, responsive, and discrete treatment of patients, families, colleagues and other staff members

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED

Operates computer using Meditech software, Windows Office software (Excel, Word, etc) Uses on line health information network system, electronic and medical records

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical health care environment. Routine stress due to multiple demands, shifting priorities and time frames. High risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne disease. Employees will be instructed in the proper use of personal additional protective equipment and specific protocol if assigned to duties where there may be risk.

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.

Reviewed 12/10/2025