OB/GYN

A Physician provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsible supervision of the Director - OB/GYN. RESPONSIBILITIES:Examine patients, assess medical history, record data/results, make preliminary diagnosis & care plan, and follow-up procedures under the general supervision of Director Assess patient healthPerform physical examinations, obtain, update and study medical historyIdentify & address short-term and long-range patient care challenges Provide information, options and course of action planAdminister or order diagnostic tests (X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood workInterpret test resultsPerform therapeutic procedures (immunizations, injections, suturing, wound care, and infection management)Instruct and counsel patients about therapeutic regimensGive normal/abnormal development informationPromote wellness and health maintenanceExercise professional judgment regarding consultation with other Physicians Provide continuity of careDevelop and implement patient care plans, instruct/counsel patients, and record progressWork triage and make decisions on patient needsMaintain outpatient records by document patient care servicesRecord statistics and conduct research and compiles reports as deemed necessary by the organizationPerform referrals to specialists as neededWrite prescriptions for medications and equipmentPerform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipmentProvide general health education regarding diet, family planning, emotional problems, and health maintenancePerform emergency treatment and complex procedures as deemed necessaryInstruct nurses, medical assistants, back office assistants regarding patient careProtect patients and employees by following policies and protocols Supervise Medical and PA students during their clinic trainingActs as a resource for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patientsDevelop the health care team Aide medical and executive directors on committees aimed at compliance, quality assurance, management, and performing confidential peer reviews as requestedContribute to team by fulfilling on-call duties and hospital hoursProvide in-patient hospital obstetrical coverage for center patients Perform surgery as deemed appropriate on scheduled surgical days at hospitalAttend educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participate in professional societiesParticipate in in-service/education regarding Quality ImprovementEXPERIENCE:Completion of a 4 year undergraduate degreeCompletion of 4 years Medical School (1 year rotating Internship, 3 years Residency)Completion of annual CME requirementsM.D. or D.O. degreeDemonstrated competencies in dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients