Job Summary: The Advanced Practice Clinician will provide comprehensive medical care to patients served at Choptank Community Health System (CCHS), in accordance with the policies and procedures and philosophy of CCHS. All duties and responsibilities are performed across life cycle (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric), as applicable. This is an exempt, full-time position in pay grade 9 with the pay range of $92,212.00 - $138,317.00. The Advanced Practice Clinician reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bilingual and bicultural skills valued.
- Ensure that standards of quality evidenced based and best practice medical care are met.
- Serve as a resource and consultant to other advanced practice clinicians.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of Accredited APRN or PA Program (or equivalent)
- Board Certified
- Primary Care specialist (Family, Pediatrics, Adult, Women's Health, or Midwifery).
- Must have current APRN or PA license to practice in Maryland.
- Maintain ongoing professional education as mandated by state regulation.
- Maryland CDS and DEA license and Basic Life Support.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- General clinical office environment
- Provides patient care
- Occasional travel
- Frequent exposure to workplace conditions includes bending, climbing stairs, walking, kneeling, and reaching.
- Includes fine and gross motor skills, lifting less than 20 pounds, and vision.
- Occasional exposure to workplace conditions includes air borne pathogens, blood borne pathogens and cleaning agents.
Standards of Behavior:
- Commitment To Service
- Respect
- Quality
- Teamwork
- Patient Focus
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Caring & Compassion
- Professionalism
- Listening & Responding
- Safety
- AIDET
Job Related Competencies:
- Empathetic Outlook- The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
- Attention to Detail- The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
- Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
- Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Values And Ethics- Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
- Time Management- The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Commitment to Community:
Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating a safe and open healthcare environment that improves health outcomes and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by:
- Prioritizing access for all individuals;
- Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures and early detection for the varied patient population on the Eastern Shore;
- Actively engaging with patients, families and staff;
- Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assess and manage patients including conducting history, performing physical examinations, and developing treatment plans for acute and chronic health problems and address preventive health needs appropriate to that clinician's training, experience, and specialty, taking into consideration the ambulatory nature of the health center.
- Order and review lab and x-ray tests in accordance with evidence based and best practice recommendations.
- Support services provided in Health Centers, community/school-based health center programs, and Mobile Health Unit, as applicable.
- At all times interact with patients and staff in accordance with CCHS Standards of Behavior and Code of Ethics
- Complete Inbox Management and Patient Note documentation and closure in a timely manner as stated in the CCHS Medical Records Documentation Procedure, this includes all patient encounters being signed within 72hours of the date of service.
- Make appropriate referrals to specialists, subspecialties, hospital emergency rooms, hospital clinics, etc., when good medical judgment dictates such referrals.
- Provide first-aid to patients but may refer serious injuries or severely acute conditions requiring hospital care to local hospital emergency rooms or in-patient facilities, as appropriate, after stabilizing the patient as clinically necessary at the health center.
- Participate in medical chart audits, performance improvement, risk management, and peer review activities, and participate in appropriate CCHS committees, when necessary.
- Provide in-service training sessions for other CCHS staff, as necessary.
- Attend CCHS staff meetings unless direct patient duties prevent such attendance.
- Serve as a resource and consultant to other advanced practice clinicians and colleagues, and review problem cases with team as needed.
- Take night calls and weekend calls in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures.
- Must obtain and maintain appropriate licensing, credentialing, and privileges according to CCHS policies and procedures. Complete required CME yearly relevant to Board Certification and practice- supported with an annual CME stipend.
- Participate in educational programs and classes for patients and staff.
- Coordinated Care/Patient Centered Medical Care Management: Works with all members of the Health Care Team towards achieving coordinated patient centered care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the goals and objectives of CCHS’s patient care management plan. Effectively able to perform and communicate individual tasks within role in the process.
- Participate in CCHS medical activities at any or all sites operated by CCHS including SBHC and MHU, appropriate for specialty, in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures and needs.
- Participate in CCHS outreach activities in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures.
- Maintain client confidentiality at all levels of interaction in strict compliance with State and federal laws and regulations.
- Perform other job-related duties deemed necessary by the Supervising Director and Chief Clinical Officer.
- Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job. This includes being available at the assigned location during scheduled patient care hours.
Restrictions:
- May not have any private practice or provide medical services outside of CCHS without the written approval of the CCHS CEO and CMO/CCO.
- Any other medical practice may not interfere with duties and responsibilities to CCHS and its patients.
Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Located in the heart of Maryland’s Mid-Shore region, Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) provides primary health care services in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties. Maryland’s Eastern Shore enjoys the beautiful Chesapeake Bay setting, characterized by historic towns, meandering creeks, beautiful natural areas, Maryland Blue crabs, oysters, and clams. All this, and we’re still just a short trip to Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia. Please visit our website: www.choptankhealth.org
Our Joint Commission Accredited health system includes six family practice/pediatric health centers, five dental centers, over forty medical and dental providers, school-based wellness, and migrant health programs, for a total of nearly 200 team members. Our mission is to provide access to exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated care for all.
The Dental Hygienist is a critical part of the oral health team and plays an essential role in the development of plan of care for patients. Send resume to Lucie Hughes, Director of Communications, [email protected].
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Job Summary: The Advanced Practice Clinician will provide comprehensive medical care to patients served at Choptank Community Health System (CCHS), in accordance with the policies and procedures and philosophy of CCHS. All duties and responsibilities are performed across life cycle (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric), as applicable. This is an exempt, full-time position in pay grade 9 with the pay range of $92,212.00 - $138,317.00. The Advanced Practice Clinician reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bilingual and bicultural skills valued.
- Ensure that standards of quality evidenced based and best practice medical care are met.
- Serve as a resource and consultant to other advanced practice clinicians.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of Accredited APRN or PA Program (or equivalent)
- Board Certified
- Primary Care specialist (Family, Pediatrics, Adult, Women's Health, or Midwifery).
- Must have current APRN or PA license to practice in Maryland.
- Maintain ongoing professional education as mandated by state regulation.
- Maryland CDS and DEA license and Basic Life Support.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- General clinical office environment
- Provides patient care
- Occasional travel
- Frequent exposure to workplace conditions includes bending, climbing stairs, walking, kneeling, and reaching.
- Includes fine and gross motor skills, lifting less than 20 pounds, and vision.
- Occasional exposure to workplace conditions includes air borne pathogens, blood borne pathogens and cleaning agents.
Standards of Behavior:
- Commitment To Service
- Respect
- Quality
- Teamwork
- Patient Focus
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Caring & Compassion
- Professionalism
- Listening & Responding
- Safety
- AIDET
Job Related Competencies:
- Empathetic Outlook- The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
- Attention to Detail- The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
- Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
- Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Values And Ethics- Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
- Time Management- The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Commitment to Community:
Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating a safe and open healthcare environment that improves health outcomes and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by:
- Prioritizing access for all individuals;
- Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures and early detection for the varied patient population on the Eastern Shore;
- Actively engaging with patients, families and staff;
- Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assess and manage patients including conducting history, performing physical examinations, and developing treatment plans for acute and chronic health problems and address preventive health needs appropriate to that clinician's training, experience, and specialty, taking into consideration the ambulatory nature of the health center.
- Order and review lab and x-ray tests in accordance with evidence based and best practice recommendations.
- Support services provided in Health Centers, community/school-based health center programs, and Mobile Health Unit, as applicable.
- At all times interact with patients and staff in accordance with CCHS Standards of Behavior and Code of Ethics
- Complete Inbox Management and Patient Note documentation and closure in a timely manner as stated in the CCHS Medical Records Documentation Procedure, this includes all patient encounters being signed within 72hours of the date of service.
- Make appropriate referrals to specialists, subspecialties, hospital emergency rooms, hospital clinics, etc., when good medical judgment dictates such referrals.
- Provide first-aid to patients but may refer serious injuries or severely acute conditions requiring hospital care to local hospital emergency rooms or in-patient facilities, as appropriate, after stabilizing the patient as clinically necessary at the health center.
- Participate in medical chart audits, performance improvement, risk management, and peer review activities, and participate in appropriate CCHS committees, when necessary.
- Provide in-service training sessions for other CCHS staff, as necessary.
- Attend CCHS staff meetings unless direct patient duties prevent such attendance.
- Serve as a resource and consultant to other advanced practice clinicians and colleagues, and review problem cases with team as needed.
- Take night calls and weekend calls in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures.
- Must obtain and maintain appropriate licensing, credentialing, and privileges according to CCHS policies and procedures. Complete required CME yearly relevant to Board Certification and practice- supported with an annual CME stipend.
- Participate in educational programs and classes for patients and staff.
- Coordinated Care/Patient Centered Medical Care Management: Works with all members of the Health Care Team towards achieving coordinated patient centered care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the goals and objectives of CCHS’s patient care management plan. Effectively able to perform and communicate individual tasks within role in the process.
- Participate in CCHS medical activities at any or all sites operated by CCHS including SBHC and MHU, appropriate for specialty, in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures and needs.
- Participate in CCHS outreach activities in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures.
- Maintain client confidentiality at all levels of interaction in strict compliance with State and federal laws and regulations.
- Perform other job-related duties deemed necessary by the Supervising Director and Chief Clinical Officer.
- Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job. This includes being available at the assigned location during scheduled patient care hours.
Restrictions:
- May not have any private practice or provide medical services outside of CCHS without the written approval of the CCHS CEO and CMO/CCO.
- Any other medical practice may not interfere with duties and responsibilities to CCHS and its patients.
Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
The Psychiatrist contributes to the successful achievement of the Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) mission and strategic vision by providing their unique clinical expertise to our Behavioral Health service line, including Psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication prescribing, medication management, and coordinating with CCHS’s other health service lines to ensure holistic patient-centered care, and helping to build a culture of clinical excellence and continuous performance improvement. This position requires clinical expertise in providing behavioral health services to indigent populations and working community settings. They should also have strong clinical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Understanding of CCHS’ mission and culture and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients in all circumstances.
· Excellent communication skills
· Positive and supportive attitude toward the CCHS organization, staff, and behavioral health program success.
· Good interpersonal skills, ability to relate well with people from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
· Basic computer skills include the ability to prepare simple correspondence and reports in Microsoft Word and summarize data in Excel spreadsheets.
· Bilingual in Spanish and or Creole a plus
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
· General office environment in clinical health centers
· Occasional travel
· Frequent exposure to workplace conditions includes bending, climbing stairs, walking, kneeling, and reaching.
· Includes fine and gross motor skills, lifting less than 20 pounds, and vision.
· Occasional exposure to workplace conditions includes air borne pathogens, blood borne pathogens and cleaning agents.
Standards of Behavior:
· Commitment To Service
· Respect
· Quality
· Teamwork
· Patient Focus
· Integrity
· Accountability
· Caring & Compassion
· Professionalism
· Listening & Responding
· Safety
· AIDET
Job Related Competencies:
· Attention to Detail- The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
· Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
· Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
· Values And Ethics- Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
· Time Management- The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Commitment to Community:
Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating a safe and open healthcare environment that improves health outcomes and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by:
· Prioritizing access for all individuals;
· Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures and early detection for the varied patient population on the Eastern Shore;
· Actively engaging with patients, families and staff;
· Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Clinical Responsibilities: oversees the provision of medical behavioral health services.
o Oversees medical behavioral health services provided to patients by the staff of CCHS.
§ Assures that all patients receive appropriate mental health medication evaluation, and treatment and that care is appropriately documented in the electronic medical record.
§ Participates in treatment team activities, including the review of patient treatment plans.
§ Oversees the prescription, direction, and administration of medications to CCHS patients for mental health disorders.
§ Ensures appropriate medication management.
§ Creates, assists, maintains, modifies, and implements clinical policies related to medical behavioral health services.
§ Ensures that professionals and facilities used for patient referrals meet the applicable standards of care.
§ Participates in the CCHS Provider Council
§ Serves as a super-user of the CCHS electronic health record.
o Performs direct medical services for patients.
§ Performs behavioral health medication assessment services, documents appropriate medication treatment in patients’ treatment plans, is responsible for ongoing oversight of the patient’s medication prescribing and medication management and provides behavioral health medication consultation for Primary Care Providers.
§ Performs duties using the CCHS electronic health record including but not limited to documentation of patient encounters, meaningful use, patient self-management goals, closing of patient encounters and review of patient laboratory data.
· Administrative Responsibilities:
o Creates and maintains a culture of excellence and continual performance improvement in clinical care.
o Fosters a culture of excellence and continuous performance improvement in clinical care.
o Helps establish a close working partnership between the behavioral health team and CCHS’s non-behavioral health providers.
o Fosters internal buy-in and positive cultural change around CCHS’s integration of behavioral health services.
o Creates strategies that provide for seamless integration of behavioral health services.
o Assists in the hiring of behavioral health providers, including psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
· Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.
Job Summary: The Advanced Practice Clinician will provide comprehensive medical care to patients served at Choptank Community Health System (CCHS), in accordance with the policies and procedures and philosophy of CCHS. All duties and responsibilities are performed across life cycle (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric), as applicable. This is an exempt, full-time position in pay grade 9 with the pay range of $92,212.00 - $138,317.00. The Advanced Practice Clinician reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bilingual and bicultural skills valued.
- Ensure that standards of quality evidenced based and best practice medical care are met.
- Serve as a resource and consultant to other advanced practice clinicians.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of Accredited APRN or PA Program (or equivalent)
- Board Certified
- Primary Care specialist (Family, Pediatrics, Adult, Women's Health, or Midwifery).
- Must have current APRN or PA license to practice in Maryland.
- Maintain ongoing professional education as mandated by state regulation.
- Maryland CDS and DEA license and Basic Life Support.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- General clinical office environment
- Provides patient care
- Occasional travel
- Frequent exposure to workplace conditions includes bending, climbing stairs, walking, kneeling, and reaching.
- Includes fine and gross motor skills, lifting less than 20 pounds, and vision.
- Occasional exposure to workplace conditions includes air borne pathogens, blood borne pathogens and cleaning agents.
Standards of Behavior:
- Commitment To Service
- Respect
- Quality
- Teamwork
- Patient Focus
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Caring & Compassion
- Professionalism
- Listening & Responding
- Safety
- AIDET
Job Related Competencies:
- Empathetic Outlook- The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
- Attention to Detail- The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
- Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
- Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Values And Ethics- Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
- Time Management- The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Commitment to Community:
Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating a safe and open healthcare environment that improves health outcomes and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by:
- Prioritizing access for all individuals;
- Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures and early detection for the varied patient population on the Eastern Shore;
- Actively engaging with patients, families and staff;
- Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assess and manage patients including conducting history, performing physical examinations, and developing treatment plans for acute and chronic health problems and address preventive health needs appropriate to that clinician's training, experience, and specialty, taking into consideration the ambulatory nature of the health center.
- Order and review lab and x-ray tests in accordance with evidence based and best practice recommendations.
- Support services provided in Health Centers, community/school-based health center programs, and Mobile Health Unit, as applicable.
- At all times interact with patients and staff in accordance with CCHS Standards of Behavior and Code of Ethics
- Complete Inbox Management and Patient Note documentation and closure in a timely manner as stated in the CCHS Medical Records Documentation Procedure, this includes all patient encounters being signed within 72hours of the date of service.
- Make appropriate referrals to specialists, subspecialties, hospital emergency rooms, hospital clinics, etc., when good medical judgment dictates such referrals.
- Provide first-aid to patients but may refer serious injuries or severely acute conditions requiring hospital care to local hospital emergency rooms or in-patient facilities, as appropriate, after stabilizing the patient as clinically necessary at the health center.
- Participate in medical chart audits, performance improvement, risk management, and peer review activities, and participate in appropriate CCHS committees, when necessary.
- Provide in-service training sessions for other CCHS staff, as necessary.
- Attend CCHS staff meetings unless direct patient duties prevent such attendance.
- Serve as a resource and consultant to other advanced practice clinicians and colleagues, and review problem cases with team as needed.
- Take night calls and weekend calls in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures.
- Must obtain and maintain appropriate licensing, credentialing, and privileges according to CCHS policies and procedures. Complete required CME yearly relevant to Board Certification and practice- supported with an annual CME stipend.
- Participate in educational programs and classes for patients and staff.
- Coordinated Care/Patient Centered Medical Care Management: Works with all members of the Health Care Team towards achieving coordinated patient centered care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the goals and objectives of CCHS’s patient care management plan. Effectively able to perform and communicate individual tasks within role in the process.
- Participate in CCHS medical activities at any or all sites operated by CCHS including SBHC and MHU, appropriate for specialty, in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures and needs.
- Participate in CCHS outreach activities in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures.
- Maintain client confidentiality at all levels of interaction in strict compliance with State and federal laws and regulations.
- Perform other job-related duties deemed necessary by the Supervising Director and Chief Clinical Officer.
- Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job. This includes being available at the assigned location during scheduled patient care hours.
Restrictions:
- May not have any private practice or provide medical services outside of CCHS without the written approval of the CCHS CEO and CMO/CCO.
- Any other medical practice may not interfere with duties and responsibilities to CCHS and its patients.
Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Located in the heart of Maryland’s Mid-Shore region, Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) provides primary health care services in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties. Maryland’s Eastern Shore enjoys the beautiful Chesapeake Bay setting, characterized by historic towns, meandering creeks, beautiful natural areas, Maryland Blue crabs, oysters, and clams. All this, and we’re still just a short trip to Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia. Please visit our website: www.choptankhealth.org
Our Joint Commission Accredited health system includes six family practice/pediatric health centers, five dental centers, over forty medical and dental providers, school-based wellness, and migrant health programs, for a total of nearly 200 team members. Our mission is to provide access to exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated care for all.
The Dental Hygienist is a critical part of the oral health team and plays an essential role in the development of plan of care for patients. Send resume to Lucie Hughes, Director of Communications, [email protected].
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Job Summary: The Advanced Practice Clinician will provide comprehensive medical care to patients served at Choptank Community Health System (CCHS), in accordance with the policies and procedures and philosophy of CCHS. All duties and responsibilities are performed across life cycle (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric), as applicable. This is an exempt, full-time position in pay grade 9 with the pay range of $92,212.00 - $138,317.00. The Advanced Practice Clinician reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bilingual and bicultural skills valued.
- Ensure that standards of quality evidenced based and best practice medical care are met.
- Serve as a resource and consultant to other advanced practice clinicians.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of Accredited APRN or PA Program (or equivalent)
- Board Certified
- Primary Care specialist (Family, Pediatrics, Adult, Women's Health, or Midwifery).
- Must have current APRN or PA license to practice in Maryland.
- Maintain ongoing professional education as mandated by state regulation.
- Maryland CDS and DEA license and Basic Life Support.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- General clinical office environment
- Provides patient care
- Occasional travel
- Frequent exposure to workplace conditions includes bending, climbing stairs, walking, kneeling, and reaching.
- Includes fine and gross motor skills, lifting less than 20 pounds, and vision.
- Occasional exposure to workplace conditions includes air borne pathogens, blood borne pathogens and cleaning agents.
Standards of Behavior:
- Commitment To Service
- Respect
- Quality
- Teamwork
- Patient Focus
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Caring & Compassion
- Professionalism
- Listening & Responding
- Safety
- AIDET
Job Related Competencies:
- Empathetic Outlook- The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
- Attention to Detail- The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
- Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
- Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Values And Ethics- Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
- Time Management- The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Commitment to Community:
Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating a safe and open healthcare environment that improves health outcomes and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by:
- Prioritizing access for all individuals;
- Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures and early detection for the varied patient population on the Eastern Shore;
- Actively engaging with patients, families and staff;
- Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assess and manage patients including conducting history, performing physical examinations, and developing treatment plans for acute and chronic health problems and address preventive health needs appropriate to that clinician's training, experience, and specialty, taking into consideration the ambulatory nature of the health center.
- Order and review lab and x-ray tests in accordance with evidence based and best practice recommendations.
- Support services provided in Health Centers, community/school-based health center programs, and Mobile Health Unit, as applicable.
- At all times interact with patients and staff in accordance with CCHS Standards of Behavior and Code of Ethics
- Complete Inbox Management and Patient Note documentation and closure in a timely manner as stated in the CCHS Medical Records Documentation Procedure, this includes all patient encounters being signed within 72hours of the date of service.
- Make appropriate referrals to specialists, subspecialties, hospital emergency rooms, hospital clinics, etc., when good medical judgment dictates such referrals.
- Provide first-aid to patients but may refer serious injuries or severely acute conditions requiring hospital care to local hospital emergency rooms or in-patient facilities, as appropriate, after stabilizing the patient as clinically necessary at the health center.
- Participate in medical chart audits, performance improvement, risk management, and peer review activities, and participate in appropriate CCHS committees, when necessary.
- Provide in-service training sessions for other CCHS staff, as necessary.
- Attend CCHS staff meetings unless direct patient duties prevent such attendance.
- Serve as a resource and consultant to other advanced practice clinicians and colleagues, and review problem cases with team as needed.
- Take night calls and weekend calls in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures.
- Must obtain and maintain appropriate licensing, credentialing, and privileges according to CCHS policies and procedures. Complete required CME yearly relevant to Board Certification and practice- supported with an annual CME stipend.
- Participate in educational programs and classes for patients and staff.
- Coordinated Care/Patient Centered Medical Care Management: Works with all members of the Health Care Team towards achieving coordinated patient centered care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the goals and objectives of CCHS’s patient care management plan. Effectively able to perform and communicate individual tasks within role in the process.
- Participate in CCHS medical activities at any or all sites operated by CCHS including SBHC and MHU, appropriate for specialty, in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures and needs.
- Participate in CCHS outreach activities in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures.
- Maintain client confidentiality at all levels of interaction in strict compliance with State and federal laws and regulations.
- Perform other job-related duties deemed necessary by the Supervising Director and Chief Clinical Officer.
- Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job. This includes being available at the assigned location during scheduled patient care hours.
Restrictions:
- May not have any private practice or provide medical services outside of CCHS without the written approval of the CCHS CEO and CMO/CCO.
- Any other medical practice may not interfere with duties and responsibilities to CCHS and its patients.
Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
- Quarterly incentive eligibility
- $1,500 CME annual allowance
- Paid Accrued Leave (PAL) of 25 days annually.
- Nine paid holidays
- One paid Wellness Day
- Malpractice insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with discretionary match eligibility
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition and Education Assistance
- As a FQHC, eligible for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps