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- OB/GYN, examines patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness and injury and decides care plan, or follow up procedures.
physician ob/gyn - Casa Grande, United States - Sun Life Health
Description
Job DetailsJob LocationPALM CENTER OBGYN - CASA GRANDE, AZPosition TypeFull-timeJob Shift8:00am-5:00pm Monday-FridayDescriptionSTATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
A Physician provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsible supervision of the Director - OB/GYN
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the general supervision of the Director
Identify short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information; recommends options and course of action.
Administer or order diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal and abnormal development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Exercise professional judgment regarding consultation with other Physicians concerning appropriate treatment.Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progress.
Work in triage and make decisions on patient care needs.
Maintain outpatient records by documenting patient care services.
Record statistics and conduct research and compiles reports as deemed necessary by the organization.
Perform referrals to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions for medications and equipment, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
Provide general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Perform emergency treatment and complex procedures as deemed necessary.Instruct nurses, medical assistants, back office assistants regarding assistance with patient careProtect patients and employees by following policies and protocols regarding infection control, medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulationsADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise Medical and PA students during their clinic trainingActs as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patientsDevelop the health care team by providing information, educational and experiential growth opportunitiesAide medical and executive directors by serving on committees aimed at compliance, quality assurance, management, and performing confidential peer reviews as requestedContribute to team effort by fulfilling on-call duties and hospital hoursProvide for in-patient hospital obstetrical coverage for center patients by being available for in-hospital call in accordance with hospital OB department policiesPerform surgeries as deemed appropriate for patients on scheduled surgical days at hospitalMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societiesParticipate in in-service/education regarding Quality ImprovementPerform all other related duties as assigned or requestedQualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated competencies in dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree, four years Medical School, one year rotating Internship, three years ResidencyCompletion of annual CME requirementsM.D.