Gynecologist

Under the administrative supervision of the CMO, is responsible for performing diversified clinical duties in support of the practice in the care and treatment of obstetric and gynecological patients in a courteous, respectful, and caring manner.

Direct Patient Care:


• Conducts physical diagnostic, medical history taking, and therapeutic procedures within a gynecological setting, in a professional manner in accordance with established standards of care and practice.

• Performs well exams that include pap smears, pelvic, and breast exams.

• Counsels patients on safe sex practices and preventative medicine practices.

• When necessary and appropriate, may monitor and treat patients during pregnancy and childbirth, including prenatal advising up to delivery and postnatal care, as the services of the Hospital and malpractice coverage of the Provider allow.

• Formulates an appropriate plan of care based on physical exam, patient history and clinical findings, and collaborates with primary care physician(s) as necessary.

• Contacts patients with follow up information on testing, in accordance with practice and Hospital policy and procedure.

• Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention, and ensures follow through.

• Writes orders including diagnostic tests, referrals, and medication.

• Answers patient questions and clarifies concerns regarding medications, diet, activity, and health status.

• Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and families.

Record Utilization:

• Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately.

• Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate worksheets and medical record.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Participates in staff meetings and cooperates with physicians and coworkers to achieve departmental objectives. Reports concerns and problems as they arise.

• Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all organizational matters.

• Keeps knowledge base current by attending educational programs.

Care Coordination:

• Communicates with referring specialists.

• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams.

• Make medical diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate healthcare facilities, agencies, other resources of the community, or other physicians.

• Coordinates treatment with patient and family members.


Organizational Expectations:

• Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift

• HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality

• Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect

• Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.

• Safety: Practices workplace safety daily

Employee Engagement:

• Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings

• Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes

• Completes all required annual education on or before the due date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

• Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers

• Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress

• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word

• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner

• Familiarity with computer and other business machines

Qualifications:

Education: Medical degree in practice specialty or related field.
Experience: Three years or more as a Physician preferred.
License and Certification: Board Certification commensurate to practice specialty preferred, Licensed by the State of NH as a Physician, Active DEA Registration.

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