Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Position Summary:
As part of the Millennium Medical Group clinical team, an Ob Hospitalist embraces the following focus on delivering a quality Ob Hospitalist program:
(1) Delivery of quality care that is evidence-based and consistent with the core
values of MMG,
(2) A spirit of service to others including building and maintaining relationships with medical staff,
nursing staff and hospital leadership,
(3) A spirit of service to the Ob Hospitalist team,
(4) Connecting to our medical
group network, and
(5) financial stewardship. This position will be part of a team of clinicians at the assigned
site working together with the support of the Site Director of Ob Hospitalists.
Position Responsibilities : Essential
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Delivery of Quality Care
• Remain abreast of changes in medical evidence and apply relevant changes to medical practice
• Deliver obstetrical and gynecological care to patients including but not limited to providing contraceptive
services (at hospitals that provide contraceptive services)
• Ensure consistent performance of clinical services in accordance with program definition
• Deliver direct patient care to high-risk patients including situations where Maternal-Fetal-Medicine support
may only be available by telephone
• Participate in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols at the assigned site
• Ensure that practice consistently conforms to hospital guidelines, policies, and protocols
• Ensure that delivery of care
• Participate in peer reviews or investigation of clinical incidents as requested
• Collaborate with team to ensure hospitalist participation in overall quality initiatives
• Ensure daily in-person handoffs between clinicians using a standard format
• Participate daily in Labor and Delivery board rounds
• Participate in clinical drills
• Collaborate with MMG quality department as requested
• Completion of required educational courses (e.g. ACLS, BLS, NRP, FHR training)
• Completion of required corporate training
A Spirit of Service to Others
• Ensure that patient encounters meet the needs of the patient and their family
• Treat others with respect and courtesy
• Ensure timely response to calls/pages
• Support community physicians and midwives through clinical assistance as requested including practice coverage as requested and as safely available
• Participate in hospital meetings (e.g. department meetings, peer review, quality improvement)
• Active involvement in the daily activities of the labor and delivery unit
• Reinforce the clinical aspects of MMG value proposition at the hospital
• Collaborate with Site Director of Ob Hospitalists, and MMG program manager.
• Arrive on time for assigned coverage periods
• Work with the team to ensure that there is 100% schedule coverage at assigned site
Fiscal Stewardship
• Ensure that patients are seen in a timely fashion
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the medical record; all charting must be completed by the end of the assigned shift
• Ensure accurate and timely completion and submission of billing information by the end of the assigned shift
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of requested quality data
• Collaborate with the hospital and team to deliver care that efficiently utilizes healthcare resources
• Collaborate and support community physicians and midwives to help maximize their practice efficiency
• Communicate regularly with Site Director of Ob Hospitalists to discuss program concerns or opportunities
• Participate in monthly team meetings
Essential Skills/Credentials/Experience/Education
• Board Certified or Active Candidate Ob/Gyn Physician
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of assigned site
• Highly relational, able to build strong rapport and positive working relationship with all stakeholders
(Hospital leadership, hospitalist teams, nurses, staff physicians, and MMG corporate staff)
• Team oriented, service minded, goal focused individual who believes in MMG mission
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Skills/Credentials/Experience/Education
• Significant experience with obstetrical emergency care

Mental and Physical Demands (per ADA guidelines)
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Position also requires walking, standing, stooping or kneeling
• Regularly required to use computer keyboard, mouse and telephone
• Lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 15 pounds
• Close vision work and ability to adjust focus