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About this Physician - Infectious Disease role at Hospice of Washington County

Hospice of Washington County · Onsite · GBMC Hospital
Under general supervision is accountable for the clinical management of patients.

Education:
Graduate of an accredited medical program.
 

Licensures/Certifications:
Licensed as a physician in the State of Maryland. Complete required CME credits for continuous licensure.
Board Certified by the appropriate board consistent with the physician’s specialty.
Need to decide on CPR
 

Experience:
Not Applicable
 

Skills:
• A high level of analytical ability required for assessing patients and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Substantial interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
• Performs initial history and physical and documents same appropriately in Electronic Medical Record.

• Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy.
• Writes appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.
• Discusses physical and/or emotional findings of patient, which may interfere with care of the patient with provider colleagues and practice staff as necessary.
Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and in and alters treatment modalities as needed.
• Evaluates medical, social and educational needs of assigned patients.
• Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
• Writes progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
• Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with existing contract.
• Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with contract.
• Makes immediate referral of acute and or life-threatening patient conditions to emergency department or specialist physician as needed. Documents physical findings and treatment plan pertaining to same.
Performs activities to meet patient/family educational needs.
• Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care as well as current medical condition and treatment regime. Evidence of same by documentation on progress note and/or established flow sheet.
• Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family if needed. Include needs for service provided by community resources and hospital based ancillary services.
Assumes responsibility for utilizing opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continued certification as well as attending mandatory in service training.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

  • Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
  • Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

  • Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
  • Actively pursues learning and self-development
  • Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

  • Sets a positive, professional example for others
  • Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
  • Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
  • Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

  • Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
  • Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
  • Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
  • Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

  • Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
  • Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

  • Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
  • Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
  • Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
  • Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$1,000.00 - $675,000.00

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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How this Physician salary compares

This role pays $675,000/yrabove the typical range for Physician roles.

$145,518 median $474,500 $675,000

Typical range $224,047–$675,000/yr, from 7 comparable Physician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Physician salary insights →

About Hospice of Washington County

Hospice of Washington County (HWC), situated in Hagerstown, MD, is the only licensed provider for hospice care within Washington County. Our team of committed professionals understands the importance of ensuring that every individual is able to LIVE their life to the fullest. The focus is on caring for the individual, not the cure. Hospice focuses on helping a person live; making the most of each minute, hour, day, week and month they may have during the final season of life. It is about allowing self-determined life closure; individuals remain the decisions makers of how they will spend their precious days, weeks, and months. Hospice focuses on quality of life, not quantity. We provide hosp

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