Physician - OB/GYN

OB/GYN Consultant

Acts as OB/GYN consultant for providers and patients throughout the Consortium. Requires high level skill and decision making in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology, including managing patients throughout pregnancy and labor, as well as determining what patients require surgery, the timing, and types of operations to perform, and providing preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care. Supports SEARHC in its mission by providing the highest quality obstetric and gynecologic surgical care to all SEARHC patients. In traveling throughout the Consortium, also supports the SEARHC mission in delivering specialty care in our patients' home communities.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provides comprehensive obstetrical services to inpatients and outpatients in Juneau, AK, at SEARHC Obstetrics and Gynecology/Juneau Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic and at Bartlett Regional Hospital, to include evaluations, clinical analysis, and recommendations regarding complex, diverse methods of therapy and treatment. Consults with family practice physicians regarding complex obstetrical decisions and management.
• Acts as gynecologic consultant for all SEARHC providers. Performs complex analysis and evaluation of complex patients and makes diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for their ongoing care.
• Performs obstetric and gynecologic surgical procedures across all aspects of the specialty.
• Covers Bartlett Regional Hospital (Juneau) and/or Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center (Sitka) for OB/GYN call as assigned, for all gynecologic and obstetrical emergencies including C-sections. Participates with Family Practice physicians in primary obstetrical call.
• Participates in all medical staff functions as requested, to include quality assurance reviews and medical staff meetings.
• Abides by medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, and clinical services policies/procedures.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Current and valid licensure by the Alaska State Medical Board.
• BLS, ACLS, ALSO, NRP required

Experience Required

• Successful completion of an accredited obstetrics and gynecology residency.
• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or The American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Knowledge of

• Knowledge of obstetrical and gynecological practice and procedures.
• Knowledge of allopathic medical theories and therapies.
• Detailed knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

Skills in

• Surgical skills related to the practice of obstetrics and gynecology.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Specialty skills related to obstetrics, including management of difficult or complicated births.

Ability to

• Ability to work independently in caring for complex patients.
• Ability to coordinate care through the operating room and perioperative services teams.
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff in an open, caring, and supportive fashion.

Required Certifications:

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