• Job Description

Provides Obstetrics and Gynecology medical care to the patients of AltaMed. Delivers care and services aligned with AltaMed’s Team-Based Care Model focused on population health, evidence-based medicine, appropriate resource use, and integrated delivery of care. Leverages AltaMed’s Team Based Care Model to ensure all members of the clinic team are practicing at the highest scope of practice. Participate as an active, engaged member of AltaMed Provider group, including sharing responsibilities in the care of patients, cross-coverage, peer review, provider meetings, CME, and advancing AltaMed as a provider-led organization. Responsible for a clinic panel (empaneled against the clinic) including health outcomes, patient experience and overall patient care (both internal and external). Reports to the Site Medical Director with strong collaboration and oversight by the head of Women’s Health and Regional Medical Director.
Minimum Requirements

• Requirements include experience and training as a physician, having successfully completed a US accredited medical school degree and a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology or its equivalent.
• Physician with an active unrestrictive CA license to practice medicine by the Medical Board of California.
• Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or Board Eligible Physician Obstetrics/Gynecology.
• Previous experience with computer-based systems required; Electronic Medical records experience preferred.
• Current Valid BLS certification

Salary Range

• $324,480.00 - $343,200.00 annually

• Additional Job Description

Additional Job DescriptionSkills and Abilities:

• Excellent medical skills in Obstetrics and Gynecology combined with knowledge and educational training to qualify as Staff Physician/OBGY.
• If required, excellent surgical skills in the operating room, excellent management of patients in labor and delivery and Emergency room care, as required.
• Excellent communication skills. Oral communication skills are required to give clear, concise instructions to patients and/or families regarding treatment, to consult with medical team, to teach and present recommendations on programs, and to interact with department staff, other departments.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese depending on location preferred will be helpful.
• Commitment to a collaborative approach inclusive of others' perspectives and an ability to coordinate efforts with other departments.
• Reading and writing skills in the English language are necessary to evaluate patient charts and documents, to participate in research programs and collect data, and to understand written instructions.
• Able to develop positive rapport with patients and families to foster the physician/patient relationship.
• Model of patient centered approach, promoting wellness and advocacy for strong and healthy communities.
• Strong work ethic, model of integrity, and appreciation for culturally diverse patient populations.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the physician is regularly required to speak and hear.
• The physician is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.
• The physician must be able to execute the physical requirements typical for the practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The physical demands described represent those that must be met by the physician to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment Conditions Critical to Performance:

• Work is in an office/clinic/hospital environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning.
• Low risk for contamination, when adhering to universal precaution, related to the performance of treatments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform full spectrum outpatient ambulatory care in Obstetrics and Gynecology. If required, able to perform full scope of practice in Hospital,
• Operating room Labor and Delivery and Emergency Room as it pertains to the care of the Obstetrical and Gynecologic patient.
• Perform thorough medical history and physical; and timely completion of detailed and accurate documentation of assessment, including updated problem lists and care plans for each patient encounter.
• Complete orders and perform appropriate tests, analyses, and diagnostic procedures as required and recommended by evidence-based practice.
• Act timely and appropriately on results of tests, analyses and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer or prescribe appropriate treatments and medications.
• Practice age appropriate preventive care including vaccinations, screenings and recommendations on lifestyle, diet exercise, etc.
• Provide evidence based women’s health care in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Appropriately refer patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment as needed or is outside the scope of the physicians practice.
• Follow the quality (HEDIS) requirements in health management of each patient, with emphasis on performing cervical cancer screening, mammogram screening, chlamydia screening, immunizations, colon cancer screening, and other health metrics.
• Perform and maintain skills as required to practice outpatient OBYN such as but not exclusive of colposcopy, early trimester ultrasound to establish dating and viability of pregnancy, ultrasound evaluation of fetal position, establish AFI and viability, placement of removal of subdermal contraceptive devices, placement and removal of intrauterine devices, microscopic and evaluation of wet mounts for treatment of vaginitis.
• Report births, deaths, and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental agencies as required.
• Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
• Supervise, teach, and assist advanced level practitioners (RNPs, Midwives, PAs) and residents.
• Actively participate in the Quality Management Program, Utilization Review, Peer Review, AltaMed Medical Provider activities, and AltaMed’s On-call schedule if applicable.
• Demonstrate behaviors in accordance with AltaMed’s Standards of Behaviors, including Accountability, Teamwork, Respect, and Professionalism at all times.
• Provide in-hospital care, if applicable.
• Maintain competency and remain current in practice of OBGYN as outlined by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Maintain a valid board license and DEA credentials.
• Other applicable duties as assigned.