Job Description - Neurologist (240002W1) Description The faculty physician is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or the Center leadership.
Qualifications Minimum Education
Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
0 years (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty.
Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children's National Medical Center (Required). Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty (Required). Board certification in relevant secondary specialty (Preferred).
Functional Accountabilities Commitment to World Class Care Provide clinical services for patients at Children's Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.Provide on-call services as determined by the division leadership.Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees.Commitment to Advocacy Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives.Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well being.Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.Commitment to Research Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.Commitment to Education Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.Participate as appropriate in hospital/university –wide educational programs.Provide timely feedback to trainees.Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.Commitment to Quality & Compliance Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation.Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care.Organizational Accountabilities Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Use resources efficiently.Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.Full-Time Salary Range$150,000 - $450,000
Primary LocationDistrict of Columbia-Washington
Work LocationsCN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington 20010
Job OrganizationCtr Neuroscience & Behav Med
Job PostingOct 14, 2024, 8:03:23 PM
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
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