PRN Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
JOB SUMMARY
The Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) and/or Family Medicine OB/GYN Physician provides internal medical care and hospital on-call services at Advent Health. The Physician provides comprehensive Obstetric services including preventive and health maintenance services, acute and chronic care, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment as well as OB/GYN consultation services to True Health patients. The duties of the Physician position include, but are not limited to: providing diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients, proper maintenance of records, acting as the Supervisory Physician of Mid-level Providers, students, Residents and Fellows as required, and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
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Perform histories, physicals and prescribing a diagnostic, education, preventive and/or treatment plan within the standards of accepted medical practice
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Perform and/or order labs, diagnostic procedures, and making appropriate referrals as necessary
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Maintain patient records
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Adhere to proper charting protocols
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Coordinate continuity of medical care for patients
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Promote health by advising patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
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Inoculate and vaccinate as required
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Perform minor surgery as necessary
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Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Be familiar with True Health's programs, philosophies, goals, and objectives. Be cognizant of and comply with all policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws / regulations.
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Adhere to disease management protocols and key clinical pathways; use them to improve clinical performance.
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Participate in collaborative and health care programs of federal and state governments approved by the Senior Management.
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Work with QI/RM to ensure compliance with clinical measures.
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Complete all required daily tasks on time. (Payroll timekeeping, encounter tickets, hospital encounters, evaluations, progress notes, etc.).
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Understand the requirements of True Health's Exposure Control Plan and assure compliance of play by support staff assigned to assist you.
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Personally utilize Universal Precautions when practicing in the clinical setting.
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Facilitate needed referrals, including social services for patients requiring services not offered at True Health, in coordination with referral coordinators and nurses according to True Health policy.
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Represent True Health in the community and at community events.
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Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs requiring OB/GYN services as requested by the Chief Medical Officer and represent True Health in the community.
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Participate in internal clinical committees.
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Advise and assist ARNP and PA-C mid-level providers as needed in accordance with approved protocols and procedures.
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Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care/services are being provided.
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Assist in the review of primary care protocols and patient education materials in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, Director of OB/GYN, and/ or Regional Medical Director.
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Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans.
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Review incoming reports (lab, x-ray, EKG, etc), sign off, and follow up when indicated.
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Maintain neat patient records with timely dictation of SOAP notes and current Chronic Problem and Medication lists.
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Maintain up to date knowledge of coding and billing requirements. Provide accurate coding information on encounter tickets that corresponds to care given and is documented in progress notes.
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Provide off-hours, extended hours, and on-call duty as required.
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Report as needed to Chief Medical Officer, Director of Ob/Gyn, and/or Regional Medical Director any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or True Health liability.
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Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the clinical team. Be supportive of coworkers.
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Maintain neat and professional appearance at all times.
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Perform all surgical procedures using sterile techniques and CDC guidelines.
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Perform counseling on birth control and placement of long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs) (i.e. IUDs, Nexplanon), possibly perform in office procedures like endometrial biopsy, Nonstress Test (NST), portable ultrasound, and colposcopy.
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Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the Chief Medical Officer or CEO.
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Family Medicine Ob/Gyn Physician has the ability to practice Family Medicine services as allowed by schedule
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Report incidences to the Department of Risk and Compliance
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Completion and reporting of incidents on the intranet
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Report incidents of violence and aggression to Departments of Risk and Compliance and Human Resources
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Report incidents of suspected child/elderly abuse and human trafficking to the proper agencies and the Department of Risk and Compliance.
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Participate and serve on a minimum of one clinical quality committee
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Represent True Health in the community and at community events.
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Participate in Peer Review Process as indicated
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Precept and train students (MD, DO, APRN, PA, residents, fellows, etc) as assigned
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Precept and train provider peers, as assigned
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Rotate to other True Health centers as needed to provide coverage.
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Respond and participate in True Health Emergencies (i.e. Nurse Stats)
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Other responsibilities as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Completed a Family Medicine- OB/GYN fellowship or an Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program
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Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and /or Board Certified in Family Medicine
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Florida Medical License in good standing
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Florida DEA License
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Medical staff privileges at appropriate hospital if designated by True Health
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BLS Certification
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Computer Literacy
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferred.
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Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
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Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
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Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare
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Ability to work under pressure
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Computer literacy
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
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Bilingual a plus, but not required
RELATIONSHIP REPORTING
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Reports to the Director of OB/GYN
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Reports to Ob/Gyn Manager for administration, paid time off (PTO), and timecard
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Requires 80% or more time spent standing/walking.
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Independently mobile
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Ability to lift weight equivalents that would be required when occasionally assisting and repositioning patients, repositioning equipment, and lifting supplies.
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Ability to adapt and function in varying environments of workload, patient acuity, work sites, and work shifts
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