OB/GYN Physician

Job Summary: The Physician systematically assesses patient’s health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plans for effective clinical outcomes. Physicians of the Center are a part of a multi-disciplinary health care team. Isabella Citizens for Health is an approved site for loan repayment under the National Health Service Corps.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides preventative care and treatment to patients for various health conditions, including but not limited to pregnancy, childbirth, menstrual cycle issues, menopause, sexually transmitted infections, and other reproductive health conditions.
• Provides prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care for pregnant women.
• Performs appropriate medical procedures within the scope of practice as defined by the Center’s credentialing and privileging processes such as pap smear tests, pelvic exams, breast exams, colposcopies, IUDs, and biopsies.
• Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that is age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
• Performs surgeries including cesarean sections, hysterectomies, and laparoscopies.
• Makes Telehealth services available to patients, when appropriate.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, emergency medicine staff, anesthesiologists, other primary care providers, and pediatricians as necessary to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient history, diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress reports.
• Provides education and counseling to patients regarding reproductive health, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, mental health, and other related issues.
• Communicates effectively with patients and their caregivers so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans and need for follow-up care.
• Refers patients to specialists as necessary to assist and encourage patients to seek the most appropriate care, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Responds to incoming patient referrals from collaborating providers in a professional and timely manner.
• Documents and completes patient charts in a timely manner.
• Responds appropriately to urgent or emergent situations.
• Reviews and follows-up on patient complaints and concerns about medical care.

Contributes to effective & efficient practice management policies; practices support for patient’s access to medical care:

• Strives to create patient access to care.
• Achieves patient care hours as outlined in the employment agreement.
• Fulfills commitments for call assignments with clear communication and follow up.
• Supports appropriate billing for professional service through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of the Center’s billing policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all Center policies, procedures and practice guidelines.
• Assists with third party payor pay-for-performance and value-based purchasing programs for which the Center participates.
• Responds to requests for correspondence in a timely manner.

Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources:

• Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services.
• Utilizes referral network as necessary to effectively treat patient conditions and/or concerns.
• Promotes an appropriate length of stay for hospitalized patients.
• Leverages and optimizes Center’s information technology systems to gain efficiencies.

Provides leadership for clinic and community relations:

• Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, promoting teamwork and enhancing quality of care.
• Participates in the training and evaluation of clinic support staff, as requested.
• Regularly attends and actively participates in provider meetings.
• Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote Center services.

Demonstrates commitment to patients:

• Is aware of different patient needs/desires.
• Takes action to meet patient needs/desires with respect to patient diversity.
• Suggests and acts on ideas to improve overall patient service.
• Respects confidentiality and shares information with only those that need to know.

Demonstrates commitment to fellow employees:

• Seeks to understand and values differences between employees.
• Treats other employees with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates open and honest communication.
• Resolves conflict in a positive manner.
• Contributes to the productivity of the workgroup.

Demonstrates commitment to Isabella Citizens for Health, Inc:

• Lives the values of dignity, integrity, service and compassion.
• Supports the mission of the Center.
• Serves as an ambassador of the Center.

Physician will:

• Complete all required learning relevant to the credentials and scope of work.
• Maintain and improve skill level through participation in continuing medical education.
• Actively participate in clinical quality improvement and risk management activities of the Center
• Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Contribute to a safe work environment.

Job Specific Qualifications:

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited school of medicine.
• Current medical licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Current controlled substance license.
• Board certificated or board eligible in specialty.
• Unrestricted and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
• NRP is required.
• Acquires and maintains hospital privileges where deliveries and call services are performed.