OVERVIEW:
Under direction of the Medical Director, provides professional obstetrical and gynecological services in the community health center.
DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs physical examinations of new and existing patients and determines x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests required.
Prepares and reviews OB/GYN case histories and obtains data through interviews.
Diagnoses and treats diseases, disorders, and injuries of female reproductive system.
Prescribes prenatal and postnatal care, including diet and medications.
Performs as many deliveries/surgical procedures as reasonably possible for AHC patients and arrange coverage for others at SJPH and Hutzel.
Attend monthly Clinician meeting at least 50% of the meetings.
Provides post-partum and post-op surgical care.
Supervise Advantage Health Center Nurse Mid-wives at all locations.
Administers and prescribes treatment such as antibiotics, drugs and compresses.
Performs in-office procedures such as colposcopy, circumcision, cryosurgery and others.
Ensure the development, implementation and periodic review of OB/GYN clinical protocols and related outcomes in collaboration with the Medical Director.
Directs medical assistants in procedures for preoperative and postoperative care such as preparing operative area of patients, assisting with procedures and patient discharge instructions.
Instructs family practice physicians, mid-level practitioners, residents and/or medical students in obstetrical and gynecological procedures.
Performs in-patient surgical procedures and coordinates gynecological and obstetrical operations with hospital personnel in accordance with established standards of care.
Participates in after hour’s on-call schedule as directed.
Other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles and practice of obstetric and gynecological medicine.
Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community
health centers.
Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other
employees, patients and the general public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Medical Association with a Doctor of Medicine degree or accredited by the American Osteopathic Association with a Doctor or Osteopathy degree.
Board Certified at hire in OB/GYN.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
License to practice medicine in the State of Michigan
Current DEA registration
Michigan Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance License
BCLS Certification
Other Requirements:
Valid Michigan Drivers License
Must provide own vehicle for local travel; some out of state travel may be required.