Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician

Staff Physician

The Staff Physician provides direct patient care and emergency services in an effort to ensure that patient health care needs are met at all times.

Responsibilities

Technical tasks:

• Provide comprehensive care for high-risk obstetric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Perform and interpret advanced obstetric ultrasounds, including fetal anatomy scans and growth assessments
• Offer consultations and co-management with OB/GYN providers, midwives, and hospitalists
• Participate in delivery planning and coordinate care for complex pregnancies
• Collaborate with neonatology, pediatrics, and other specialty services to ensure continuity of care
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocols
• Support education and mentorship of residents, medical students, and clinical staff (if applicable)
• Demonstrates a commitment to the philosophy and values of the organization to ensure that the highest quality of medical care is delivered at all times; accurately assesses health status of patients coming to or telephoning the practice for assistance and/or information
• Is responsible for medical supervision and direction of all care rendered, and for development of treatment protocols, as and if necessary, for all patients seen in the practice;
• Assists in the meeting of all accreditation and legal requirements and regulations of the hospital (JCAHO, City, State & Federal);
• Works closely & collaboratively with the Physician Practice Management Director as well as other management and clinical staff to assure smooth and successful operation of the practice;
• Has working knowledge of and is involved in issues related to licensing and credentialling bodies as well as issues relevant to reimbursement
• Periodically assists in evaluating the competency and adequacy of all support staff members working within the office practice
• Maintains a good working relationship with consulting, referring and attending physicians and with other health professionals
• Is an active participant in committee activities required of hospital Medical Staff members
• Is responsible for adhering to the Standards of Medical Practice and/or developing, or assisting in the development of, quality assurance indicators for the practice
• At all times, maintains complete and accurate record-keeping of all patient care related activities
• Demonstrates a knowledge of corporate policies regarding fire and safety, handling hazardous materials (if applicable) and infection control

Critical thinking:

• Consistently demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider the alternatives and properly choose an appropriate course of action; utilizes initiative and independent judgement in evaluating the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patients coming into contact with the practice
• Helps to assess the medical and nursing care rendered by self and others within the practice, identifying any need for improvement
• Uses appropriate internal and external resources to resolve, meet or exceed patient and family health care needs
• Is actively involved in making recommendations for improving the medical practice, i.e., giving input on equipment, staffing requirements, space requirements, utilization review, quality assurance, marketing, etc;
• Demonstrates competency and accuracy in all work tasks, including those directly and indirectly related to patient care;
• Inspires confidence from patients, visitors and families by performing and communicating in a courteous and professional manner at all times
• Displays good problem-solving skills and takes responsibility for improving technical skills, critical thinking and interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of patient confidentiality policy, releasing confidential information only after receiving proper written authorization

Interpersonal relations:

• Is willing to accept the mission and values of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and to diligently integrate those values when dealing with patients, family, visitors, physicians, supervisors and fellow office personnel; promotes the organizations goals and mission by the following: - participating in assigned committees - implementing planned changes in projects & activities - reporting to Physician or Office Manager any suggestion for positive changes within the office which might improve the quality and/or quantity of work performed
• Greets patients, family members and visitors to the office in a friendly, courteous manner and professional manner, responding with empathy and positive feedback
• Consistently exhibits concern for the dignity and general welfare of patients
• Exhibits courteous and professional in person and telephone etiquette at all times
• Clearly explains to the patient, and, if necessary, their family members, the therapy and/or treatments planned for them
• Assists in maintaining the office confines as a comfortable, orderly, safe, clean and private patient care environment;
• Establishes and maintains good rapport and spirit/level of cooperation with other office staff members; participates in orientation of new personnel to the office, as required
• Uses interpersonal or communication skills with individuals to achieve desired or acceptable patient outcomes/responses and/or a perception of satisfaction; maintains forthright and honest behavior at all times

Other duties as assigned:

• Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in Louisiana
• Strong clinical skills with a patient-centered approach
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities