Staff Physician - OBGYN

The Staff Physician - OBGYN 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).

JOB DUTIES:

• Manages and maintains a program of comprehensive health for patients including preventative medicine and acute chronic conditions.
• Prepares and reviews medical histories and obtains data through interviews.
• Examines patients, formulates diagnostic plans, and orders required dialogistic testing.
• Interprets examination findings and rest results and implements treatment plans.
• Prescribes and addresses effectiveness of pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate for patient medical conditions.
• Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Participate in other care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.
• Provide supportive and definitive care to patients.
• Manages primary care services.
• Actively participates in patient care by supervising assigned medical staff, nurses and other medical technicians as needed.
• Attends and actively participates in departmental meetings.
• Determines needs for and advises 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 identify high risk patients and to maximize the management of patient needs and related risk reduction.
• Demonstrates effective use of verbal, non-verbal, and written skills to ensure communication with patients is culturally and linguistically appropriate.

OBGYN:

• Interviews patients, obtains medical history, updates all information in EHR according to standards.
• Provides patient medication information for all new prescriptions according to standards.
• Provide comprehensive medical care to women across the lifespan, including adolescents, adults, and seniors.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage conditions related to female reproductive health.
• 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.
• Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care to patients, including preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services.
• Manage pregnancy from preconception counseling through prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum follow-up.
• Conduct gynecological exams, screenings, and wellness visits.
• Diagnose and treat reproductive system disorders, menstrual conditions, infertility, and menopause-related issues.
• Provide contraceptive counseling and family planning services.
• Counsel patients on reproductive health, sexual wellness, and preventive care.
• Educate patients and families on newborn care, breastfeeding, and maternal health.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Stay current with continuing medical education, licensing, and board certification requirements.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with healthcare colleagues.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are within the scope of duties enumerated throughout

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Requirements
• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited Medical School, Board Certified
• Completion of a Residency Program in specialty
• Current and valid Illinois license as a physician and surgeon
• Current and valid DEA (Federal)
• Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (State of Illinois)

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• 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 or adverse information.
• Sound judgment and expert decision-making abilities.
• Analytical thinker and complex problem solver.
• Working knowledge of FH clinical specific EMR - EPIC.
• Technological competency skills are mandatory.
• Flexibility with managing multiple projects.
• Attention to detail and a dedication to accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional & discrete manner.
• Ability to communicate with patients, family, physicians professionally.

SMART GOALS

• Leverage clinical tools to increase patient access to timely, high-quality, and affordable health care services.
• Communicate clearly with patients.
• Work to develop and initiate support process for patients to assist with navigating through emotionally intense experiences (birth, miscarriage, complications).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Precise hand coordination and ability to assist with patient movement and support.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed, and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one’s senses, and mental demands.)

Exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases. There is an occupational risk for exposure to TB, as this position has extensive patient contact.

I understand and acknowledge that this job description is contingent upon satisfactory acceptance of the annual recommended TB testing(s) for a designated time period. The only acceptable exceptions to this mandate at the time of hire and annually are documented medical contraindications and documented religious objections.

I also understand and acknowledge that staff who decline TB testing or flu vaccinations due to medical contraindications, religious objections or if the vaccine is unavailable due to supply constraints, will be required to wear a mask when determined to be appropriate. Therefore, by signing this job description, I agree to abide by the FH influenza prevention, vaccination and TB Guidance Policies.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

This job description is to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the duties as described. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate commensurate to the position. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Friend Health reserves the right to change this job description and /or assign tasks deemed as needed.

Friend Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, marital or parental status, sexual orientation including gender identity, gender expression, military discharge status, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. In addition, Friend Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws (including during the application or hiring process).

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