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MEDICAL DIRECTOR, LONG TERM CARE

PHYSICIAN PROGRAM MANAGER III

Recruitment #14-004610-002

GRADE

38

LOCATION OF POSITION

Western Maryland Hospital Center, Hagerstown, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Certified Medical Director of the Western Maryland Hospital Center's (WMHC) Comprehensive Care Facility.  The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of resident care policies and the coordination of medical care in the facility. This position will also provide direct oversight as well as technical and administrative supervision for all staff physicians. The incumbent will work with patients who are very medically complex; requiring intensive medical management for multi-system failure, often requiring ventilator management and weaning. The physician will work with the entire interdisciplinary team of professionals to maintain medical stability along with the rehabilitation process which often results in excellent outcomes for the patient. The incumbent will also represent the hospital as needed in public relations/community education activities, as well as education to the staff.  The physician will examine, treat and prescribe to patients as well as develop patient treatment based on diagnoses; implement and oversee treatment plans; conduct clinical rounds; and provide medical services to a caseload of patients.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates must posses a Degree in Medicine from an accredited University, AMDA Certified Medical Director designation, Current Board Certification in either Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Family Practice and 5 years experience as a Physician in an In-Patient setting, 2 years of which must be in a Long Term Care setting. 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1.  Applicants must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law.  A copy of the certification must be attached to the application.

2.  Applicants must be certified by an American Medical Association Speciality Board in the area of Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Family Practice.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a management service position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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