Ear, Nose, and Throat

1 month ago

Frederick, United States Frederick Health Full time
Job Summary

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior. Supports the elements of the FHMG Physician Compact. Provides high quality care to the patients of FHMG.

*For ENT physicians: This is a general ENT position, with opportunity for heavy pediatric practice if desired. Must be able to provide full scope of ENT care.

Example of Essential Functions:

  • Provider Competencies:
    • Participates in Process Improvements by engaging and actively participating in new QI workflow and processes.
    • Positive customer focus.
    • Completes Peer Audits in a timely manner.
    • Accepts ownership of own behavior and actions.
    • Completes assigned duties within specified timeframes.
    • Recognizes an opportunity and acts to solve the problem.
    • Follows FHMG’s policies and procedures.
    • Does not waste time and resources.
    • Maintains safe and clean work environment.
    • Works cooperatively as a team to service patients.
    • Shares ideas and concerns constructively.
    • Fosters good inter- and intra-departmental relations.
    • Demonstrates respect and dignity in all interactions with patients, families, and staff across all dimensions of difference to include at least ethnic, cultural, spiritual, and lifestyle differences.
    • Shows courtesy and consideration for others.
    • Complies with FHMG Physician Compact elements.
    • Demonstrates complete compliance with FHMG’s Confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
    • Truthful in all interactions.
    • Meets responsibilities tied to the FH Corporate Compliance Program Standards.
    • Quality:
    • Responsibility:
    • Stewardship:
    • Teamwork:
    • Respect and Dignity:
    • Integrity:
  • Operational:
    • Participates in and adopts practice changes to meet the requirements of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), Meaningful Use, and other National, State, and Payer Programs that FHMG is involved in.
    • Maintains proficiency with FHMG’s EMR initially and with upgrades.
    • Attends Provider meetings and in-services on a regular basis.
    • Is responsible to patients and staff by maintaining their anticipated schedule on a consistent basis.
    • Maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
    • Is ready to begin work session at scheduled time.
    • Maintains an adequate patient flow to minimize delays.
    • Understands the role of his/her nursing assistant in providing patient care to improve waiting times.
    • Supervises Mid-Level Providers as needed
  • Documentation:
    • Uses EMR for documentation as per FHMG standards.Employs new changes necessary to meet the ongoing requirements for PCMH and other agency/payer entities.
    • Documentation is done in a timely manner according to practice and FHMG standards.
    • Accurately documents to maintain an adequate clinical record.All the necessary elements required for a particular visit per standard medical guidelines are documented.
    • Complies with pharmaceutical agent dispensing regulations when administrating medications in the office or giving medication samples.Proper documentation is included in the medical chart.
    • The level of coding corresponds to the medical care given and to the detail of the documentation done.
  • Patient Care:
    • Performs appropriate history, physical examination, assigns a diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan that is consistent to standard medical guidelines for patients/families.Care given stems from evidence-based medicine.
    • Orders/arranges for appropriate labs, radiology tests, and consults taking into account evidence-based medicine and costs.
    • As indicated by his/her training, skill set, and experience, performs various therapeutic procedures when clinically relevant.
    • Patient care given and its documentation are consistent with the PCMH model of care.Care is patient-centered by utilization care plans, self-management tools, and care coordination for high risk patients.
    • Care Coordination: Proactively addresses needs of patients/families by collaborating with Care Team regarding new findings, status changes.
    • Coordinate care which may include: obtaining test results and referral letters, communicating with specialists, health plans, and other facilities.
    • Addresses needs of patients/families based on principles of Population Management by managing the health needs of specific patient populations (eg. Diabetes, Hypertension, Smokers)
    • Proactively participates in the Care Team using evidence-based approaches to self management (patient coaching, motivational interviewing).
    • Effectively communicates to all patients and families, particularly the vulnerable populations.
  • Other duties as assigned


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Must have knowledge of computer skills.Experience with prior electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
  • Maintains the necessary CME credits to maintain licensure.
  • Must demonstrate ability to stay organized; is able to multi-task effectively.
  • Must demonstrate time management, conflict resolution, and trouble shooting skills.
  • Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:
  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy certification from an approved Program.
  • Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Maryland.
  • Current DEA license.
  • Current Maryland Controlled Substance license.
  • Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association or an approved training center.
  • License to practice in any state that has never been suspended or revoked.
  • Has not been excluded from participation from any Payers.


Physical Demands:

Light Work- Lifting up to 20 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes and/or carrying up to 10 pounds, or requiring walking or standing to a significant degree (about six [6] hours a day).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition:Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons.The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Working Conditions:

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A – WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Medical Director

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)