Family Medicine Physician with Obstetrics

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Come join our Dignity Health Family at one of the most beautiful hospitals in California, Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta.

The hospital is nestled at the base of Mt. Shasta. It is a 25 bed, critical access hospital, level III trauma center, with three rural health clinics and a new Emergency Department. Mt. Shasta is a small rural community that is sure to make your heart skip with all of the amazing outdoor wonders at your front door. Mt. Shasta has a catchment area of 17,000 lives and is surrounded by lakes, hiking, skiing lifts and many more amazing outdoor adventures. This is an amazing opportunity to provide healthcare services to a rural community and enjoy the natural beauty of Northern California. We are currently recruiting for an FP/OB, who would be working in our clinic and hospital as an employed physician. You would have amazing partners/and mentors. Must be qualified to handle c-sections. The current schedule is 4 days a week, 10hr days, plus 1 in 3 hospital coverage.

Year 1 estimated total comp. $330,000 + $50,000 Sign on paid at first year.

Recruitment incentives: SIgn On, Student Loan assistance, Relocations support + Retention and Productive bonuses

This is a direct employment with a non-profit hospital, and will qualify for PSLF loan waiver. Email Hannah to learn more at View email address on click.appcast.io

Key responsibilities

Provide Comprehensive Maternity Care: This includes prenatal care, labor and delivery, c-sections and postpartum care. This also includes managing low-risk pregnancies and assisting with surgical deliveries when needed.
Deliver Primary Care Services: FMOBs will also serve as primary care physicians (PCPs) for patients of all ages, managing chronic illnesses, providing preventative care, and offering acute care.
Coordinate Patient Care: This involves working with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, specialists, and administrative staff, to ensure patients receive seamless and coordinated care.
Manage High-Risk Pregnancies and Deliveries: FMOBs will use judgment and collaboration on when to transfer high-risk patients.
Utilize Technology and Tools: Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) systems, practice management software, and potentially telemedicine platforms and specialized obstetric software.

Job Requirements

General FMOB Qualifications:

• Board Certification/Eligibility: The physician should be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).
• Obstetrics Training: FMOBs must have completed residency or additional training in c-sections. On average, the hospital is doing about 30 c-sections a year, with an average of 90 deliveries.
• Scope of Practice: FMOBs at CAHs should be prepared to provide a broad range of services, including prenatal care, labor and delivery management, postpartum care, and newborn care. They should also be comfortable with managing common primary care conditions.
• Experience: Experience in a setting with limited resources and a high degree of autonomy is often preferred.

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, a non-profit healthcare facility nestled at the base of California's majestic Mt. Shasta. We are proud to be designated as a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and accredited by the esteemed Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations (TJC). As a valued member of the American Hospital Association, we uphold the highest standards of patient care and community service.

Our dedicated team comprises over 300 skilled professionals and support staff who work tirelessly to provide exceptional healthcare services. We are privileged to have approximately 45 active medical staff physicians who bring their expertise and compassion to our patients' well-being. Moreover, our facility is bolstered by the invaluable support of more than 50 selfless volunteers, demonstrating our collective commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

At Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, we are driven by our passion for patient care, striving to create a healing environment that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. Our unwavering dedication to community outreach ensures that we remain an integral part of the neighborhoods we serve, extending access to quality, affordable healthcare to all individuals in need.

With a harmonious blend of advanced medical technology and a warm, compassionate approach, we stand firmly rooted in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our community. We believe that every patient who walks through our doors deserves the highest level of care, and we are honored to be entrusted with their well-being.

Discover the essence of exceptional healthcare at Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, where compassion, dedication, and quality unite to create an enriching experience for all.

Join us now and become an integral part of the Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta team, where healthcare and nature unite to create an exceptional experience for both patients and providers.

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