OBGYN Staff Physician

The OBGYN Staff Physician is responsible for comprehensive care to patients under the direction of the CMO or Medical Director per medical protocols.

The position is responsible for providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care to patients, including preventive health services, prenatal and postnatal care, labor and delivery, and the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive health conditions. This role involves performing clinical assessments, procedures, and surgeries based on role, as well as collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standard of patient care. This position will collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, PA's and Teaching Assistants (TA).

Responsibilities:

·Interview patients, obtain medical history, update all information in EHR according to standards.

·Provide patient medication information for all new prescriptions according to standards.

·Provide comprehensive medical care to women across their lifespan, including adolescents, adults, and seniors.

·Diagnose, treat, and manage conditions related to female reproductive health, such as reproductive system disorders, menstrual conditions, infertility, and menopause-related issues.

·Perform routine gynecological exams (Pap smears, pelvic exams, breast exams).

·Provide prenatal, intrapartum (labor & delivery), and postpartum care.

·Manage both low-risk and high-risk pregnancies.

·Counsel patients on reproductive health, contraception, family planning, and sexual health.

·Perform obstetric procedures.

·Educate patients on preventive care, healthy lifestyle choices, and disease risk reduction.

·Provide guidance on breastfeeding, newborn care, and maternal mental health.

·Stay current with advancements in women’s health through continuing medical education.

·Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

·Participate in quality improvement initiatives and peer reviews.

·Conduct gynecological exams, screenings, and wellness visits.

·Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

·Stay current with continuing medical education, licensing, and board certification requirements.

·Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare colleagues.

·Manage and maintain a comprehensive health program for patients including preventative medicine and acute chronic conditions.

·Prepare and review medical histories and obtain data through interviews.

·Examine patients, formulate diagnostic plans, and order required dialogistic testing.

·Interpret examination findings and test results and implement treatment plans.

·Prescribe and address effectiveness of pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate for patient medical conditions.

·Determine need for consultation and assist in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.

·Participate in other care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.

·Actively participate in patient care by supervising assigned medical staff, nurses, and other medical technicians as needed.

·Attend and actively participate in departmental meetings.

·Determine needs for and advise on the type and quality of necessary medical supplies and equipment if applicable.

·Care management of high-risk patients to reduce risk, decrease hospital, and ER utilization, and improve outcomes.

·Maintenance of a care management registry for documentation of high-risk patients, care management interventions and care plan.

·Timely and ongoing communication with the healthcare team to identifyhigh risk patients and to maximize the management of patient needs and related risk reduction.

Experience

• 4+ years of practicing medicine in a clinic, hospital, or private practice preferred.
• Adept at diagnosing problems and creating treatment plans for patients.
• Excels in communicating sensitive and adverse information.
• Sound judgment and expert decision-making abilities.
• Analytical thinker and complex problem solver.
• Working knowledge of FH clinical specific EMR - Centricity or EPIC.
• Technological competency skills are mandatory.