DIRECTOR OF SOMATIC MEDICAL SERVICES **REPOST**
PHYSICIAN PROGRAM MANAGER II
Recruitment #25-004609-0001
Department | MDH Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center |
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Date Opened | 5/9/2025 11:15:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 7/11/2025 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $184,810.00 - $341,657.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Kimberly Cropper |
Work Location |
Howard
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GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH, Clifton
T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD
Main Purpose of Job
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. 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 the 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 the 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:
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Experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
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Experience in managing medical staff in the provision of
somatic medical care
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Strong administration skills
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Working knowledge of performance improvement measures used
to assure the quality of medical care and team evaluation tools and methods
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Familiarity with Joint Commission Standards for a hospital
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Experience developing decision making tools
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Experience with Process Improvement paradigms
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Excellent skills assessment and team development skills
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a
Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing
Authority. A resume must accompany your application.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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