Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) has a unique opportunity for a full-time BC/BE General and/or Subspecialty trained neurologist to join our team. The ability to read EEG and interest in epilepsy would be welcomed. The Center for Neurology boasts a collaborative team of exceptionally well-trained, Board Certified Neurologists with subspecialty training or interests in Neuromuscular disease, Brain Injury Medicine, Stroke, Movement Disorders and Headache serving a population with a growing need for neurological services. GBMC is a Primary Stroke Center. Stroke call is covered by Stroke trained attending physicians through our partnership with a local Comprehensive Stroke Center. Routine Inpatient consults and evening call are currently shared equally amongst our team however due to the growing demand for Neurological services we are also interviewing Neurohospitalists.
GBMC is an outstanding independent community academic health system in Towson, Maryland, just outside Baltimore providing care to a diverse population of 1.1 million. We provide care to patients over the entire continuum of life. Our vision is to provide the care to patients that we would want for our own loved ones and achieve that vision through our mission, which includes training the next generation of clinicians. We have robust medical education infrastructure, which includes an ACGME accredited Internal Medicine residency, affiliation agreements with the university of Maryland and Johns Hopkins; a state-of-the-art simulation center; a well-resourced medical library; and our own peer-reviewed, pubmed-indexed, medical journal (JCHIMP), a rare find among hospitals in the US. GBMC maintains a strong culture of quality improvement that uses the IHI, PDSA and Lean frameworks. In 2021, we were recognized nationally with the Malcolm Baldridge Award for Performance excellence.
Interested candidates would have opportunities to develop their practice within their areas of subspecialty interest as well as participate in teaching residents or program development if desired. We are able to prepare a package that allows you to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Requirements:

· Medical degree (MD or DO) and board certification or eligibility

· Ability to obtain a medical license in Maryland

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with patients and providers

This position will offer a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package including:

· Medical, dental and vision

· Disability and life insurance

· Medical malpractice & tail coverage

· Paid Sick time, vacation, CME and holidays

· Retirement plan

· Employee wellness program

· Advanced EMR For more information and to share your CV, please email npennington@gbmc.org

Education and  Experience

Graduate of an accredited medical program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities                                  

A high level of analytical ability required for assessing patients and implementing appropriate interventions.  Substantial interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.

Licensures, Certifications

Licensed as a physician in the State of Maryland.  Complete required CME credits for continuous licensure.

Board Certified by the appropriate board consistent with the physician’s specialty

Physical Requirements

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent of work time in performing duties and dealing with patients and families often during stressful situations. 

Ability to meet physical demands of the job with or without accommodation

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.

a.         Performs initial history and physical and documents same appropriately in Electronic Medical Record.

b.         Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy.

c.          Writes appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.

d.         Discusses physical and/or emotional findings of patient, which may interfere with care of the patient with provider colleagues

             and practice staff as necessary.         

Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and in and alters treatment modalities as needed.

a.         Evaluates medical, social, and educational needs of assigned patients.

b.         Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.

c.          Writes progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.

d.         Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with existing contract.

e.          Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with contract.

f.         Makes immediate referral of acute and or life-threatening patient conditions to emergency department or specialist physician as ne

            needed. Documents physical findings and treatment plan pertaining to same.             

Performs activities to meet patient/family educational needs.

a.         Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care as well as current medical condition and treatment regime.  Evidence of same by documentation on progress note and/or established flow sheet.

b.         Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family if needed.  Include needs for service provided by community

             resources and hospital based ancillary services.

Assumes responsibility for utilizing opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continued certification as well as attending mandatory in service training.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.