Director of Somatic Medical Services

GRADE

PHY 0007

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD

Main Purpose of Job

Under the leadership of the Clinical Director, responsible for overseeing all medical treatment and provide direct supervision and clinical oversight of the entire somatic staff for 289 patients and the contract monitor for assigned applicable contracts at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center. This position requires the holder to be accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. They will also provide direct patient general medical care. The Director of Somatic Medical Services must display superior leadership ability to move the Medical Department forward in maintaining excellence in the rapidly changing evidence-based world of somatic treatment and delivery of quality cost-effective health care. Supports the mission of the organization through active participation in clinical efforts to provide treatment in a recovery-oriented environment. The foundation of a recovery-oriented environment is respect and a commitment to safety in the least restrictive manner possible.

POSITION DUTIES

Directs the operation of the Somatic Clinic while also providing direct medical care to psychiatric population of the hospital. Develops, reviews, and enforces Standard Procedures and Departmental Policies in clinical care. Establish clinical best practices, medical guidelines, policies, procedures, standards. Organizes treatment protocols and develops treatment pathways. Provides oversight for The Joint Commission accreditation. Manages quality performance improvement programs and activities to achieve hospital goals and objectives. Identifies and tracks healthcare outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a degree in medicine from an accredited college or university, a Maryland license to practice medicine, board certification, and a minimum of seven years of medical practice experience, including at least four years of supervisory or managerial experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be licensed and currently registered with the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State law. A copy of the current registration must be attached to this application. Applicants for this classification must be certified by an American Medical Association Specialty Board in an area of medical specialization.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess the following: ● Experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine ● Experience in managing medical staff in the provision of somatic medical care ● Strong administration skills ● Working knowledge of performance improvement measures used to assure the quality of medical care and team evaluation tools and methods ● Familiarity with Joint Commission Standards for a hospital ● Experience developing decision making tools ● Experience with Process Improvement paradigms ● Excellent skills assessment and team development skills ● Ability to balance administrative and clinical duties, providing hands-on patient care. The person in this role is expected to perform patient care.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits: Meaningful Work Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care) Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days) Retirement Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable) Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area) For a full list of the benefits of working for the State of Maryland, please click the link below: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.