Physician / Doctor / Rockville, MD

Facility: Senior Living Health Center

Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Salary & Benefits: 180K Annually plus bonus compensation - 

In addition to the standard benefit package, you will also be eligible for:

 31 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes holidays, vacation, and sick

· 5 days of annual leave for approved Continuing Medical Education credits

· Professional liability insurance covering your responsibilities while employed by us with no tail insurance requirement at the time you leave our employment

· Reimbursement of fees for professional licensure, hospital staff and professional society membership, educational conferences, and the cost of professional books and journals, as provided for in the approved annual budget

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.