OB/GYN

Grace Health is looking for an OB/GYN to join our growing team! The Obstetrician participates in the direction and provision of clinical services and maintains standards of care in the OB/GYN department.

Provides medical consults for and collaborates in patient care with advanced nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives, as indicated.

Loan Repayment: We are an approved site for State and Federal loan repayment programs!

Sign-on Bonus

*Flu vaccine is a requirement of Grace Health

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401K match
• 8 paid holidays
• Employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial wellness

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not be all inclusive.)

1. Provides leadership and direction of all clinical OB/GYN services.

2. Provides medical back-up for midwifery service and all other advance practice nurses, if applicable.

3. Provides direct patient care, case management, consultation and collaboration with other team members in the provision of health care at Grace Health and Bronson Battle Creek Hospital within the scope of their specialty.

4. Responsible to review audit findings, provide in-service training, review changes in service and implement new programs.

5. Ensures continuity of care by sharing in providing emergency call coverage, attending medical staff and OB/GYN department meetings and scheduling medical practitioners for coverage.

6. Responsible for continuing development of CNMs and medical staff through the provision of in-service and other training opportunities, if applicable.

7. Maintains professional association with the hospital medical staff, promoting Grace Health programs on both a group and individual basis.

8. Participates in the promotion of educational settings and experiences for the practice of medicine, nursing and health related fields.

9. Participates in quality improvement activities which may include literature review, development of standards of care/protocols, chart reviews, data analysis, and action plans.

10. Conducts medical practice utilizing ancillary and pharmacy services with appropriate cost effectiveness when appropriate.

11. Participates in the recruitment, orientation and retention of all medical practitioners as indicated.

12. Participates in peer review activities.

13. Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, please refer to the policy on Job Descriptions for details that apply to every position.

Performance Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of professional medical theory, practice, and medical care to provide and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional medicine to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality improvement.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines/procedures relevant to medical practice in a FQHC.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of medicine (MD, DO or equivalent medical degree from a non-US medical school)

• Completion of an accredited MD or DO residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Experience: Three years of experience in area of specialty preferred
• Hospital Privileges: Full clinical privileges in Obstetrics/Gynecology at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
• Certificate/Licenses: Current Michigan Medical license
• Board Certified or Board eligible with timely progress to certification
• Current Controlled Substance license
• Current DEA certificate
• Current BCLS certification

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