What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician (Abortion Services) position at Planned Parenthood of Michigan?
TITLE: Physician, Abortion Services
LOCATION: Grand Rapids & Kalamazoo & Telehealth
REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer
SCHEDULE: Full (5 days/week) OR Part Time (4 days/week)
POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to provide culturally competent, patient-centered, and technically skilled medical care in the outpatient setting, in affiliate health centers and also via telehealth. Their clinical focus will be on abortion care and contraceptive provision, with additional privileges based on areas of training and expertise. All physicians must adhere to Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) Medical Standards & Guidelines (MS&G) and all other affiliate policies and procedures. This staff person will fully embody a commitment to race equity; evidenced in all interactions with PPMI colleagues and external stakeholders.
Does this sound like you?
● A strong commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and values
● The ability to demonstrate respect, relate to, and care for diverse populations and communities
● Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to providing the highest quality of compassionate care for patients
● Demonstrated clinical proficiency, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
If you love the idea of making an impact on your community with a strong mission-oriented organization, we want to hear from you! You will be an integral part of our culture which fosters a commitment to our workplace values: respect, caring, support, teamwork, collaboration, accountability and responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● MD or DO, with active license in the State of Michigan
● Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
● Demonstrated ability to achieve objectives in collaboration with other functional areas
● Demonstrated commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission, vision and values
PREFERRED:
· Active Board Certification in corresponding subspecialty
STARTING SALARY (For Full Time Position): $230,000
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD/ Life and ADD, FSA, Generous PTO program and free healthcare at PPMI clinics for you and your immediate family!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Based on subspecialty training and experience, as well as PPMI privileging, provide family planning and abortion care that emphasizes and honors PPMI service standards and core values.
● Provide surgical abortion in the health center setting, including ultrasound and sedation services, in both the 1st and 2nd trimesters (according to training and experience).
● Provide medication abortion in the health center and telehealth settings, including ultrasound interpretation and follow-up plans.
● Provide evaluation and management of miscarriage and other early pregnancy complications the health center setting and via telehealth when appropriate.
● Provide contraceptive care, including prescribing all FDA-approved contraceptive methods, and performing long-active reversible contraceptive (LARC) insertion and removal procedures.
● Provide thorough evaluation of the medically-complex patient and refer as indicated for abortion and/or contraceptive care.
● Understand and comply with Michigan State Law regarding health care, specifically abortion care.
● Work collaboratively with health center staff and telehealth staff, including health center managers, medical assistants, and nurses.
● Strive actively to achieve affiliate productivity goals.
● Maintain ongoing education and training through Center for Affiliate Learning (CAL) assignments, state/regional/national meetings/conferences, and board maintenance of certification if applicable.
● Regularly participate in physician meetings, through attendance and presentations.
● Participate in medical student, resident, and fellow training as assigned.
● Maintain proficiency in use of the affiliate electronic medical record.
