About this opportunity
Mary's Center lists this Internist opportunity in silver spring, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Internist (Internal Medicine Physician) will function as one of the primary medical services providers for Mary’s Center, and is responsible for initiating assessment, diagnosis, and the implementation of a range of care interventions for patient presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems. Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of various treatment modalities and referrals through autonomous and accountable decisions in medical practice supported by current research. This position is open at our Maryland and Washington D.C. clinics.
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available
Mary's Center is pleased to offer a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for eligible Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Physicians. The bonus is paid in multiple installments designed to reward both joining our team and continued service. Terms and conditions apply.
Reportability
This position will report directly to the Administrative Medical Director. They shall work collaboratively with their respective clinical lead(s). Annually, the clinician is evaluated on clinical competency by the Site Medical Director or their proxies (Associate Medical Director and/or Clinical Lead).
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provide comprehensive quality primary wellness and sick care to Mary’s Center adult patients in an efficient manner
Collaborate with Mary’s Center and external healthcare providers as necessary to make appropriate medical decisions
Coordinate the transferring of patients to emergency facility and arrange for hospitalization as needed
Practice medicine within quality standards such as HEDIS
Coordinate for sub-specialty care with the nursing and social work staff
Provide consultation and education to patients and/or parents and staff to increase the quality of patient care
Provide guidance and assistance to medical assistants
Perform routine professional duties (complete and lock medical notes, address labs, respond to telephone encounters and correct billing claims) in an efficient and well-organized manner per Mary’s Center policy.
Perform routine medical administrative duties in an efficient, well-organized manner
Participate in various team and provider meetings
Participate in projects and/or policy initiatives for Mary’s Center and its community
Participate in Saturday and evening clinic sessions as needed
Participate in the on-call rotation as appropriate for specialty
Participate in inter-departmental meetings as needed
Participate in Mary’s Center Continuous Quality Improvement Plan
Perform other duties determined as necessary by the Administrative Medical Director and EVP of Medicine, or their delegates
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to communicate effectively in English is required. Ability to communicate effectively in at least one language commonly spoken by participants served by the program (e.g., Spanish or Amharic) is strongly preferred or required based on role assignment and program needs.
Education and/or Experience –
Must possess a M.D. or D.O. degree and a current license to practice Medicine in the District of Columbia and/or Maryland. Board Certification in Internal Medicine preferable. A minimum of two (2) years of practicing medicine in a community health clinic environment and/or experience in working with immigrant or economically disadvantaged populations highly desirable. A thorough understanding and knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations are essential. Bilingualism in Spanish and English strongly preferred.
Physical Demands –
Regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Work Environment –
Mostly in a typical clinical office setting with quiet to moderate noise level; a percentage of clinical care may be provided remotely depending on scheduling needs. May be exposed to potentially hazardous blood-borne/respiratory pathogens and bodily fluids which require the practice of Universal Precaution procedures.
25 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, in addition to 10 paid holidays, plus educational days to attend training and conferences
Tuition reimbursement of $2750/year towards education assistance and professional development. Reimbursement is pro-rated based on the employee's regularly scheduled hours worked per week
NHSC/HRSA loan repayment options, if applicable
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
silver spring, MD, 20900, US
Who can apply
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