Internal Medicine Physician Health Center Gaithersburg

Full timeDay Shift

The Health Center Physician is responsible for managing the diagnosis and efficient and effective treatment of Health Center patients to include a therapeutic health service that focuses on health restoration health maintenance and disease prevention. The Staff Physician is responsible for participating in the Centers Quality Performance Improvement program.

The Staff Physician advises management on clinical matters and the results of any external audits clinical quality problems and the progress of quality improvement efforts and maintains in compliance with Federal State and Local health care regulations as well as the Joint Commission standards.

Primary medical care will be provided in a culturally competent manner to a medically underserved low income uninsured patient population.

After hours coverage will be maintained as appropriate.

Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

General Summary:

• The Staff Physician is responsible for managing the diagnosis and efficient and effective treatment of Health Center patients to include a therapeutic health service that focuses on health restoration health maintenance and disease prevention. Providing patient exams and consultations striving to reach 10 patient visits per 4-hour session.
• The Staff Physician is responsible for participating in the Centers Quality Performance Improvement program.
• The Staff Physician advises management on clinical matters and the results of any external audits clinical quality problems and the progress of quality improvement efforts.
• The Staff Physician maintains in compliance with Federal State and Local health care regulations as well as the Joint Commission standards.
• Primary medical care will be provided in a culturally competent manner to a medically underserved low income uninsured patient population.
• After hours coverage will be maintained as appropriate.
• Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
• Pay Range: $208K - $353K

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):

• Medical Doctor with current Maryland licensure free from restrictions or limitations.
• DEA registered
• CDS licensed
• CPRcertified

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and successful completion of a residency program. Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in acute care setting preferably a community health center serving culturally diverse and underserved patient populations. A minimum of two years supervisory experience required. Experience in the development and management of quality risk and utilization review processes. Demonstrated leadership communication and analytical skills. Bilingual preferred Able to use computers. Reads writes speaks and comprehends English.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions: The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles electrical current working on scaffolding and high places exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.