What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICIAN position at Calvert Health System?
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JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
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Reports to:
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Medical Director – Primary Care/Executive Director
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Job Summary:
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MD/DO uses current evidence-based knowledge and skills to make sound, professional physical assessment/examinations; treatment/plans of care; and dispositions (e.g., physiologic, psychological, socioeconomic, cultural) of acute and chronically ill and injured patients. The practitioner monitors and evaluates the plan of care, and makes revisions as needed, or initiates consultations/referrals when appropriate. The practitioner provides patient care for pediatric through geriatric population.
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Education:
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Medical Degree
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Registration/Certification/Licensure:
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Board Certified
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BLS Certified
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Experience:
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Other Requirements:
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Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
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FLSA Status: EXEMPT
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Populations Served/Patient Care Responsibilities
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The following apply to this position: - All Ages
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TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
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Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
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Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
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Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
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May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
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Assists in coordinating the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
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Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
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As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
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Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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