Christ Health Center is seeking a Family Medicine Obstetrician Physician (FMOB) to join our mission-driven team. The FMOB will provide comprehensive primary medical care to patients of all ages in both ambulatory and inpatient settings, and will deliver specialized care for women, including pregnancy, childbirth, and women’s health services.
Requirements
- Confirm patient identity according to current procedure before rendering any service.
- Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly documents all service rendered in the electronic medical record for every patient.
- Performs all tests, procedures, and other services according to the policy and procedure of Christ Health and notify the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner of instrument or procedural problems.
- Knows and complies with CLIA, OSHA, and JCAHO regulations for safety, infection control, equipment operation, and other applicable areas.
- Provides comprehensive medical care to patients, including without limitation, monitoring and treating women patients through prenatal, labor and birth and postpartum terms.
- Diagnose and treat conditions related to the female reproductive system and offer preventive care and family planning guidance.
- Manages complex and high-risk pregnancies and births or refers to a specialist as indicated.
- Performs vaginal and c-section childbirth services for pregnant patients.
- Participates in proficiency testing as required by Christ Health or departmental policy to ensure that proper standards of care are being maintained.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
- Assists with recognizing the needs and concerns of people within their cultural framework, and maintains constructive relationships in dealing with them.
- Understands Christ Health’s relationship with the community and maintains a positive image and relationships.
- Maintains open communication with the Medical Assistants, Nurses, Supervisors, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and other staff, reporting patient progress, abnormal diagnostic/assessment data, and notable health changes.
- Collaborates, formally and informally, with Advanced Practice Providers as needed.
- Communicates Christ Health’s services and policies to patients and families.
- Deals with the public and staff, both in person and over the telephone, in a tactful and professional manner.
- Attends staff meetings and provider meetings, and maintains involvement with Christ Health committees to ensure quality of care for patients.
- Participates in peer/chart review, performance evaluations, and quality improvement efforts.
- May perform other duties as assigned by the CMO, or delegate.
- Participates in continuing medical education to maintain the skills necessary to perform physician duties and as required by applicable medical boards and the State.
- Maintains own physical health required to perform physician duties; maintains current immunizations and required up-to-date health screenings.
- Maintains credentialing and privileging as required by Christ Health policy.
- Maintains communication with Administration regarding personal issues related to drugs, felonies, discipline, loss of license or privileges, litigation where the provider or clinic is harmed or at risk, or other serious issues.
- Agrees to abide by Christ Health’s mission statement, statement of purpose, and guiding principles to provide leadership by example for staff.
- Attends monthly all staff meetings, monthly department meetings and annual retreats.
- Attends and participates in in-service education for staff, quality assurance program, and risk-management programs.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
