Primary Care- Geriatrics

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyGeriatric Medicine
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary Range$267,596.00 to $267,597.00 / Year
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedNone

Primary Care- Geriatrics

Company Description

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Physician shall be responsible for providing high quality, efficient, patient-centered and cost-effective care to any and all assigned patients. Care may be provided in the ambulatory, sub-acute or acute care environment as deemed appropriate. Full time is defined as not less than forty (40) hours of direct patient clinical or administrative care per week, generally assumed to be performed in five (5) full work days. On-call coverage for the assigned patients shall be allocated in a fair and reasonable manner as dictated by Physician’s specialty

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR THE JOB:

  • The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
  • Provide for and maintain full and complete records of all services performed for patients in accordance with established standards.
  • Promote the written goals and objectives of SRH.
  • Participate in any and all quality assurance programs as assigned.
  • Supervise the administrative responsibilities of all non-physician employees with whom Physician works.
  • Assure compliance with applicable SRH policies and procedures, including but not limited to personnel actions, payroll practices, orientation and training, charity care, accounts payable, coding, billing and claims processing.
  • Assure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines such as OSHA, CLIA and wage and labor regulations.
  • Participate in the development of and performance to meet budgets including review of expenses and ongoing budget reconciliation.
  • Apply and foster personal tact and diplomacy.
  • Demonstrate a courteous attitude and promote good patient relations and a positive image.
  • Participate in practice and group development activities such as community speaking, volunteerism and service to increase Physician visibility.
  • Cooperate with administration to adjust Physician’s business approach when appropriate, such as altered or varied practice style and scheduling changes, in order to improve productivity and/or patient satisfaction.
  • Participate in disease management programs to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of care.

 

 

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

  • Possesses and maintains current license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland required. 
  • Possesses and maintains current Board Certification within practicing specialty required
  • Possesses and maintains current DEA or similar Narcotics and Controlled Substances Certification required.
  •  Possesses and maintains, if applicable, appropriate clinical privileges at a minimum of one UMMS affiliated acute care facility.
  • Demonstrates meeting minimum CME requirements for licensure and board certification.
  • Demonstrates appropriate qualifications and experience to perform the duties required of this position

Additional information

  • Annual Salary $267,597.00. The listed compensation reflects the median range based on current MGMA and SullivanCotter benchmarks. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, training, and qualifications.
  • Additional incentives may include a generous sign-on bonus ($20–25K), a housing allowance of up to $50K toward a home purchase in the first year, OR relocation assistance up to $10K, along with a productivity-based bonus structure.

  • Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

About Us

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health serves more than 170,000 residents in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties. We are a network of three hospitals, five medical pavilions, a free-standing emergency center and an employed physician team, Shore Medical Group. Our inpatient and outpatient services include surgical services, oncology, inpatient dialysis, a pain care clinic, a sleep disorders center, diabetes care, a primary stroke center, a cardiac intervention center, emergency services, diagnostic and imaging services, palliative care, comprehensive medical rehabilitation and a behavioral health center for patients with mental health and substance abuse issues. Through a partnership with The Orthopedic Center, we also offer a multi-specialty approach to treatment for conditions related to the neck, spine, hands, feet and joints, including hips and knees. UM SRH offers coordinated ambulance and helicopter transport between hospitals and our emergency center as needed.

 

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Our Community

The Eastern Shore comprises nine Maryland counties, each with their own special history and rich heritage. The waterfront lifestyle and rural community provide an unspoiled and vibrant way of life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

The region provides opportunities for a wide variety of activities, as well, including sailing, boating, rowing, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, birding, horseback riding, camping and swimming. Beach life is just a couple hours away at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and Ocean City, Maryland. Picturesque state parks and wildlife preserves on the Eastern Shore include Turner's Creek State Park, Tuckahoe State Park, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge.

The region is home to scores of cultural, artistic and community service nonprofit organizations and features a wide array of festivals, fairs and other events throughout the year, including the world-renowned Waterfowl Festival in Easton. For those inclined to travel, the cities of Salisbury, Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia – and four major airports – are all within a few hours’ drive time.

Facility & Address

  • University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
  • 100 Brown St Chestertown MD 21620

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Contact Information

Stephanie Padilla Senior Physician Recruiter

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