Physician - OB/GYN

SUMMARY: The staff Obstetrics physician will examine and treat common acute illnesses, chronic illnesses and injuries; correctly diagnose disease and formulate treatment, as well as order appropriate laboratory tests and radiological studies; and refer to specialists as needed, write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of specialty expertise protocols and available equipment.
Provider has outpatient duties with target of 20 patients per day. See walk-in patients and manage time. Will take afterhours calls by telephone only – there are no inpatients. Call schedule is dependent on staffing and is approximately one week every 7-8 weeks.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Supports and implements the organization’s vision, mission and values.
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Determines priorities and method of completing daily workload to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner.
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Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering all general phone calls timely and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
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Fosters and promotes a culture of service excellence and accountability.
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Acquires and documents relevant history and physical examination.
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Makes professionally competent assessments and documents those with all relevant problems.
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Develops reasonable plans including treatment, referrals and use of drugs within scope of practice.
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Uses American College of OB/GYN Clinical Practice Standards for treatment guidelines.
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Treats OB conditions such as gestational and chronic hypertension, mild pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, obesity, vaginal birth after cesarean and other conditions per ACOG guidelines.
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Seeks help and guidance as necessary.
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Performs relevant procedures competently with complete documentation (see provider privileges).
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Provides and consistently documents relevant educational activity.
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Responds to patient special needs and appropriate requests to provide equity-based care.
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Works appropriate hours to minimize patient wait time as well as help to relieve overload situations/assist other providers.
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Acts and communicates in a professional manner to reduce friction with patients, providers, and staff.
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Attends appropriate meetings as requested.
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Maintains professional appearance in accordance with organizational policies.
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Participate in quarterly peer reviews, quality, and orientation activities as requested.
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Participates in committees when requested. Full-time providers are expected to have at least (1) Committee appointment.
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Cooperates in call panels as scheduled.
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Competency of EPIC electronic medical record is required. Training support will be provided.
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Supervises NP/PAs adequately, in accordance with CMB guidance.
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Uses discretion and judgement in handling sensitive or confidential information.
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Complies with organizational policies and procedures.
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Performs all other duties as assigned.
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Rotates and covers other sites when requested.
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On time charting and completion of EMR by end of clinic business day.
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Must be willing and able to work at all locations as needed to meet patient care needs.
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Must be willing and able to work all business hours including evenings and weekends.