OBGYN and Family Practice, Physician

Responsibilities

Direct Care

Family Practice & Primary Care

• Administers or prescribes treatments

• Discusses potential side effects to medications and/or immunizations with patients

• Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for disease prevention

• Refers patients to medical specialists for consultant services for their well-being, as needed

• Follows up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases

• Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to schools, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage

OB/GYN

• Administers or prescribes treatments and tests including pap smears, pelvic and breast exams

• Conducts thorough consultations, medical histories, and physical examinations of patients

• Diagnoses and treats gynecological conditions such as menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, infections, and menopause related symptoms

• Provides prenatal care, including regular check-ups, basic ultrasonography, and screenings for pregnancies, including high risk pregnancies

• Offers family planning services, contraceptive counseling and assists with contraceptive procedures

• Performs minor office-based procedures such as colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, contraceptive implants/removals, and IUD insertions/removals

• Educates patients on reproductive health, preventative care, and treatment options

• Provides counseling and support to patients regarding family planning, fertility issues and pregnancy related concerns

Provider and Team Support

• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams

• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders

• Assesses training needs and promotes developmental activities of medical staff

Clinical Administration

• Reviews patient files/records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status

• Elicits and records information about patient medical history

• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information

• Orders and executes various test, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide

information on patient’s condition

• Analyzes reports and findings of tests, examinations, and diagnoses to understand the patient’s current condition

• Determines and prescribes patient medications, dosages and schedules dependent on their conditions and allergies

• Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases

• Documents patient visits, including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action

• Stays informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals

• Reviews and responds to all forms of communication, such as emails, postal mail, voice mails

• Functions at highest level according to credentials and competency

• Impacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy

Customer Relations

• Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public

• Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives

Education / Experience

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of an accredited residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology required.  If Family Medicine trained, OB fellowship experience preferred.

• Board certification or eligibility for certification by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology required.  Board eligible or board certification in Family Medicine also considered.

• Active and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of California is required

• Valid DEA and CPR certification is required

• Proficiency in conducting gynecological examinations, procedures, and obstetric care
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a manikin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
• Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Knowledgeable about and experience with family medicine, Women’s Health and OB Care

• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Excellent planning and organizational ability

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs/weight

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Pay range: $229,100 -  $385,000 per hour, depending on experience

Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.