Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

OBGYN opening in IowaCarroll, IAFull TimeEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, procedures, and treatment as a physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.Conducts routine check-ups on patients.Records medical histories.Educate patients about disease prevention, detection, and reproductive health.Collaborate with other medical and on-medical personnel.Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.Takes part in providing on-call coverage for hospital services.Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, Medical Staff Bylaws, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.Keep up to date with current practices and innovations.Oversees, develops, and helps implement the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI).Respond to emergency medical situations in an urgent manner and perform on the spot emergency assistance which may include first aid and/or CPR.Practices and behaves in a professional, safe and ethical manner at all times.Serves as a patient advocate.Maintains friendly and courteous interpersonal communication skills and a positive service attitude.Participates in performance improvement and educational activities. Completes all CEU s as required by respective licensure. If licensed, maintains an active and current license.Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all timesMaintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.Education, Licenses, CertificationsGraduate of an accredited MD or DO medical school program.Graduate of an OBGYN Residency program.Fellowship training preferred,.Certification/Licensure: State of Iowa Licensure and CSA certification. Federal DEA Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.Basic and Advanced Life Support for adults.STABLE CertificationNRP CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support.About the location:Hospital is a 99-bed hospital that provides a wide array of services, including inpatient general medical care, in-patient and out-patient mental health care, intensive care, obstetrics, and inpatient and outpatient surgery. Ancillary services include laboratory; radiology examinations, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, bone densitometry and PET CT; wound care, infusion therapy and sleep studies. The hospital has four endoscopy suites with daVinci and Mako robotic surgery and a twelve station hemodialysis service. Hospital just opened a brand new freestanding cancer Center that provides a holistic approach to cancer care. The hospital operates a home health service, a hospice and is the countys public health nursing service provider.

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