SUMMARY
The OB-GYN Physician reports directly to the Director of Womens Health, is responsible for providing direct patient care, including history review, health education, physical exam, counseling, diagnosis, and treatment according to protocols and meeting productivity goals. The Physician is responsible for the delivery of quality medical care to patients of the Center and functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team within the scope of their medical practice. They will provide clinical direction and supervision to mid-level providers and will oversee the general care of their patients.
QUALIFICATIONS
Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine. Current unrestricted license from the Texas Medical Board to practice as a physician in the State of Texas. Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty. Must be registered and have current DEA and other such certificates to legally operate as a practitioner in the State of Texas. Maintain hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for the specialty. Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS equivalent. Willing to provide prenatal and contraceptive care. Proficiency in Computer Skills and Electronic Health Records. Bilingual - English/Spanish is preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides outpatient medical care in the clinic. Maintains medical expertise and competency as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary medical care. Provides medical sessions as scheduled in direct patient care at health center. Examines diagnoses, treats, and/or refers patients for appropriate specialty care services. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other forms of treatment. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under their care in a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately. Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient. Maintains a problem-oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the health centers established information management policies and procedures. Performs orders and interprets diagnostic studies and medical protocols. Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab, and x-ray, and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patients management and care. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under their care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately. Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient. Provides education and support to patients and receives and addresses patients questions and problems. Collaborates with Chief Medical Director, Mid-level Providers, Director of Clinical Quality, Site Supervisor, Medical Assistants, and Front Desk Staff, and other team members to assess the needs of patients. Provides direct supervision of mid-level practitioners. Assigns and monitors mid-level practitioners work performance. Provides clinical direction and consultation to mid-level providers - assists in the development of diagnostic and treatment protocols. Serves as a resource and positive proactive leader for the department. Participates in the peer review and other quality control processes. Participates in the review and development of patient care policies, including health maintenance schedules and continuity of care. Ensures that patients and families are educated about diagnosis and the plan of care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary. Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and patient care standards. Participates in conferences, workshops, in specified health promotion education and/or prevention programs as needed, attends and participates in clinic meetings, departmental meetings, and other clinic functions as required by the Health Center. Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team.
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off 10 Company holidays 1- 8-hour Personal holiday 401k retirement plan - employer matches up to 5 Bereavement Leave Continuing Education Employee Assistance Plan Student Loan Forgiveness - if applicable Medical Dental Vision - Aetna Basic Life 35k AD&D - 100 paid for by the employer Employee Assistance Plan EAP - 100 paid for by the employer Additional benefits available at employee expense Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Short-Term Disability STD Long-Term Disability LTDAccident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Insurance