Job Description - Ophthalmologist (PRN) (240003F9)
DescriptionThe 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.
QualificationsMinimum 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 AccountabilitiesCommitment to World Class CareProvide 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 encourage questions from trainees.Commitment to AdvocacyParticipate 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 ResearchConduct 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 EducationParticipate 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 & ComplianceFollow 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 and other regulatory bodies.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 AccountabilitiesOrganizational Commitment/IdentificationAnticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Cost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.Safety
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