Staff Physician - OBGYN

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 include managing and maintaining a program of comprehensive health for patients including preventative medicine and acute chronic conditions, preparing and reviewing medical histories and obtaining data through interviews, examining patients, formulating diagnostic plans, and ordering required diagnostic testing. The physician will interpret examination findings and rest results and implement treatment plans, prescribe and address effectiveness of pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate for patient medical conditions, determine need for consultation and assist in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists, and participate in other care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.

The OBGYN will provide supportive and definitive care to patients, manage primary care services, actively participate in patient care by supervising assigned medical staff, nurses and other medical technicians as needed, attend and actively participate in departmental meetings, determine needs for and advise 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, and demonstrate effective use of verbal, non-verbal, and written skills to ensure communication with patients is culturally and linguistically appropriate.

Qualifications include an 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), and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (State of Illinois).

Experience and training preferred include 4+ years of practicing medicine in a clinic, hospital or private practice, 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, and ability to handle confidential information in a professional & discrete manner.

Smart goals include leveraging clinical tools to increase patient access to timely, high-quality, and affordable health care services, communicating clearly with patients, and working to develop and initiate support process for patients to assist with navigating through emotionally intense experiences (birth, miscarriage, complications).

Physical requirements include standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 15 pounds, precise hand coordination and ability to assist with patient movement and support.

Working conditions include exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases, occupational risk for exposure to TB, and 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.

Employment conditions include that this job description 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).