Physician / Doctor / Rockville, MD

Job Description

· Works in office area(s) as well as on nursing units, resident rooms and in examination rooms.

· Moves intermittently during working hours.

· Is subject to frequent interruptions.

· Is involved with residents, staff, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

· Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff and visitors.

· Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays, when necessary or assigned (usually one weekend every 4-6 weeks)

· Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

· Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects, as appropriate.

· Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

· May be subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and other air contaminants.

· Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

· May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

· Maintains liaison with residents/patients, families, other staff and agencies, to meet medical care needs.

· Follows established procedures governing the handling and disposal of infectious waste.

Education Requirements

· Must possess, as a minimum, a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Osteopathy Degree (D.O.) from an accredited college of medicine or osteopathy.

Experience

· Must be knowledgeable of clinical geriatrics and long-term care medical practices.

· Must be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations governing medical and nursing care in long-term care facilities.

Specific Requirements

· Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy in Maryland.

· Must provide documentation of such licensure upon application for the position.

· Must have Board Certification (or the equivalent training and experience) in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

· Must be eligible for professional liability insurance in the amount required by the Home.

· Must be eligible for appointment to the medical staff of hospitals utilized by the Home.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.