OB/GYN PHYSICIAN CLINIC ONLY

Job DetailsJob Location: PALM CENTER OBGYN - CASA GRANDE, AZ 85122Position Type: Full-timeJob Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-FridaySTATEMENT OF PURPOSE: A Physician provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsible supervision of the Director - OB/GYN.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervision of the Director - OB/GYN, examines patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness and injury and decides care plan, or follow-up procedures.

Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories. Identify short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information; recommends options and courses of action.

Orders diagnostic tests such as mammograms, ultrasound, bone density scans, colonoscopies, and blood work, and interprets these test results. Perform therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.

Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal and abnormal development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance. Exercise professional judgment regarding consultation with other Physicians concerning appropriate treatment.

Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progress. Work with OB phone triage RN and make decisions on urgent patient care needs. Maintain outpatient records by documenting patient care services.

Record statistics and conduct research and compiles reports as deemed necessary by the organization. Perform referrals to specialists as needed, write prescriptions for medications and equipment, and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.

Provide general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. Perform emergency treatment and complex procedures as deemed necessary.

Instruct nurses, medical assistants, back office assistants regarding assistance with patient care Protect patients and employees by following policies and protocols regarding infection control, medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations Qualifications

Education and Experience

Completion of undergraduate degree, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), one-year rotating Internship, three years Residency (may be combined 4-year OB/GYN residency) Completion of annual CME requirements