Physician OB/GYN

Description

JOB SUMMARY
Diagnoses and treats various medical conditions that impact women’s health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provide quality, comprehensive health care within defined scope of practice

Diagnose and treat conditions that affect women, such as certain types of cancer and conditions like menopause. Provide prenatal care for expecting mothers. Provide childbirth and postpartum care. Perform patient exams and order or conduct diagnostic testing. Develop ongoing treatment and disease-management plans. Prescribe medicine and coordinate referrals as necessary. Work within scope of practice as defined through the Credentialing and Privileging Committee. 

2. Collect, record, and maintain patient information
Collect, record, and maintain accurate patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results. Preserve patient and co-worker confidentiality and privacy. Maintain integrity of patient medical record. 

3. Perform duties with compassion and a focus on safety
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. Adhere to a high degree to customer service. Treat all patients, staff, and providers with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism. Foster a culture of patient safety within the clinic. 

4. Collaborate with other providers
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary. Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems. Advise surgeon of a patient's risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk. 

5. Teamwork
Participate in department meetings, Medical Staff meetings, Medical Group meetings, and other physician leadership duties as assigned. Adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws the SJH Code of Conduct and policies. 

6. Direct and coordinate activities of care giving team
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education:
Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine with a M.D. or D.O. degree. Completion of an accredited residency in OB-GYN. 

Minimum Work Experience:
Required: Demonstrated leadership, teaching, evaluation and communication skills. Ability to motivate others at all professional and administrative level. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common journals, reports, and documents. Effective presentation skills. 

Required Licenses: Valid State of Wyoming Medical License. Board Certified in General Surgery. Possess SJH Privileges. Valid DEA and Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy certificate.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Working Conditions: This role takes place in a clinical and hospital setting. 

Physical Requirements: Standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds. Correct vision and hearing within normal ranges with or without use of corrective devices. Must be able to verbally interact with staff, patients, and the public. Manual dexterity for writing and computer use.

Direct Reports: None

Reports to: 1-796-812 Director Physician Services Management

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