JOB SUMMARY

This Family Medicine Obstetrician Physician provides hospital on-call services at Advent Health. Provide comprehensive Obstetric services including preventive and health maintenance services, acute and chronic care, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment as well as OB/GYN consultation services to True Health patients. The duties of the Physician position include, but are not limited to, providing diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to adult patients, proper maintenance of records, acting as the Supervisory Physician of Mid-level Providers and Residents as required, and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Perform histories, physicals and prescribing a diagnostic, education, preventive and/or treatment plan within the standards of accepted medical practice
• Perform and/or order labs, diagnostic procedures, and making appropriate referrals as necessary
• Maintain patient records
• Adhere to proper charting protocols
• Coordinate continuity of medical care for patients
• Promote health by advising patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
• Inoculate and vaccinate as required
• Perform minor surgery as necessary
• Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
• Perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries and on-call services at an area hospital of True Health choice
• Perform bilateral tubal ligations, if applicable
• Perform in office procedures including but not limited to: colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, implantable contraception (intrauterine devices, Nexplanon, etc.), etc.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Be familiar with True Health's programs, philosophies, goals, and objectives. Be cognizant of and comply with all policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws / regulations.
• Adhere to disease management protocols and key clinical pathways; use them to improve clinical performance.
• Participate in collaborative and health care programs of federal and state governments approved by the Senior Management.
• Work with QI/RM to ensure compliance with clinical measures.
• Complete all required daily tasks on time. (Payroll timekeeping, encounter tickets, hospital encounters, evaluations, progress notes, etc.).
• Understand the requirements of True Health's Exposure Control Plan and ensure compliance of play by support staff assigned to assist you.
• Personally utilize Universal Precautions when practicing in the clinical setting.
• Facilitate needed referrals, including social services for patients requiring services not offered at True Health, in coordination with referral coordinators and nurses according to True Health policy.
• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs requiring OB/GYN services as requested by the Chief Medical Officer and represent True Health in the community.
• Advise and assist ARNP and PA-C mid-level providers as needed in accordance with approved protocols and procedures.
• Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care/services are being provided.
• Assist in the review of primary care protocols and patient education materials in collaboration with the Chief Medical Office, Director of Ob/Gyn, and the Regional Medical Director.
• Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans.
• Review incoming reports (lab, x-ray, EKG, etc), sign off, and follow up when indicated.
• Maintain neat patient records with timely dictation of SOAP notes and current Chronic Problem and Medication lists.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of coding and billing requirements. Provide accurate coding information on encounter tickets that corresponds to care given and is documented in progress notes.
• Provide off-hours, extended hours, and on-call duty as required.
• Report as needed to Chief Medical Officer, Director of Ob/Gyn, and/or Regional Medical Director any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or True Health liability.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the clinical team. Be supportive of coworkers.
• Maintain neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Perform all surgical procedures using sterile techniques and CDC guidelines.
• Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• Has ability to practice Family Medicine at least one (1) Friday per month as allowed by schedule.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• In fellowship or a Residency trained Physician
• Board Eligible / Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and /or Board Certified in Family Medicine
• Florida Medical License
• Florida DEA License
• Medical staff privileges at appropriate hospital if designated by True Health
• BLS Certification
• Computer Literacy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
• Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
• Bilingual a plus, but not required

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING

• Reports to the Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Regional Medical Director

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires 80% or more time spent standing/walking.
• Independently mobile
• Ability to lift weight equivalents that would be required when occasionally assisting and repositioning patients, repositioning equipment, and lifting supplies.
• Ability to adapt and function in varying environments of workload, patient acuity, work sites, and work shifts