Physician, Obstetrics-Gynecology

The Physician, Obstetrics & Gynecology provides female health care services, emphasizing the prevention and treatment of disease and have specialized training in diagnoses, treatment and care of pregnant women, perinatal care and childbirth.  S/he is a licensed professional prepared in a specialty residency program who manages actual and potential health problems based on the area of specialty.   The health conditions include common, complex and/or advanced diseases needing intensive medical supervision of the prescribed treatment plan.  S/he practices independently and, as needed, collaborates with nurse practitioners or supervises physician assistants, and other health care providers.  S/he is ultimately responsible for the delivery of medical care within the legal parameters established by the Illinois Medical Practice Act.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates entry of the client into the health care system by assessing the primary health care needs, including eliciting comprehensive health histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and/or performing pertinent diagnostic tests, analyzing collected data to determine client health status and formulating a problem list (diagnosis).
• The physician also specializes in childbirth, treating and counseling women throughout their pregnancy, from giving prenatal diagnoses to delivery and postpartum care.  
• Provides coordinated, continuous and culturally competent primary health care to individuals that span the health continuum through mutual goal setting and planning. Prescribes a variety of treatment modalities to meet health and illness needs.  Collaborates with other clinic staff such as RN and health educator to assure that health teaching and counseling is provided. Manages and evaluates the plan of care, process and outcome and then modifies the plan as needed.   
• Documents comprehensive, accurate and continual data on clients’ records and program reports according to Organization standards in an electronic health record. Strictly adheres to privacy and confidentiality in all written and verbal communication regarding patient care both with internal and external team members and consultants.
• Provides care in an efficient manner and meets expected productivity levels. Minimizes waste of materials. Keeps work areas (patient treatment rooms and office spaces) organized, clean and free of hazards.
• Adheres to collaborative practice principles of respect and joint decision making when: providing clinical supervision of the medical care delivered and consulting with team members about managing the client treatment plan. Follows clinical practice standards (protocols) related to each health care providers role and responsibilities. 
• Assures access and continuity of care by providing OB call in a designated hospital and for after-hours coverage on a rotational basis.   
• Provides call coverage, including providing inpatient rounds for newborns and obstetrics at the hospital under the HHC, Erie, HAH Cross Coverage Call Agreement, including unassigned hospital patients admitted from the emergency department as assigned and in accordance with the Cross Coverage Call Agreement. 
• Assures continuity by obtaining hospital privileges at designated hospitals. And, collaborates with other professionals and community agencies.  
• Participates in bi-directional quality improvement activities through protocol development and collaborative peer review. Within peer review evaluates the care provided by colleagues based on clinical standards. Implements recommended changes and/or improvements to treatment approaches and/or documentation based on the evaluative process provided by peers. 
• Practices within the legal and ethical guidelines established by the Medical Practice Act, the Physicians Code of Ethics and the Specialty Standards of Practice. 
• Adheres to professional standards as outlined by governmental bodies, American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), American College of Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, private funding sources, HHC plans/policies and Unit guidelines.  Participates in periodic evaluative reviews and/or in-house and external staff training to ensure that he/she understands and continues to adhere to such standards.  Initiates requests for assistance or guidance from Manager to address new issues or complex concepts affecting adherence to professional standards.  
• Performs other duties as necessary. 

Qualifications:  

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).  Board Certification or eligibility in Family Medicine. 
• Active Illinois Physician licensure, Board certification in a specialty area (must be completed within two years of employment), documentation of a Medical Degree from an accredited school of Medicine, documentation of residency completion in a specialty area from an accredited residency program and Physician National Data Bank verification of legal claims history.  
• Bilingual skills are always preferred and highly desired.