PHYSICIAN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY - Military Veterans

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Physician within the ObGyn reports directly to the Lead Physician in ObGyn and provides direct primary care. As a Primary Care provider, the Physician renders ObGyn diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients at Whittier Street Health Center. The scope of responsibility includes clinical practice as well as all required administrative work. For the ObGyn Physician patient Care is 80% and administrative time is 20%.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position requires moderate physical activity such as sitting, bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate forms and reports as needed. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

As an organization, we are committed to providing care as a Patient Centered Medical Home. All
employees are required to be aware of the organization's practice of the NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home and the National Health Disparities' Improvement Models.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides comprehensive and continuing care to patients requiring routine and emergency treatment through the diagnosis of disease processes and through the provision of medical treatment of
• Refers patients to other providers as appropriate and ensures that there is appropriate documentation of said referrals (both internal and external)
• Provides services in support of health promotion and preventive medicine
• Maintains appropriate medical records on assigned patients and documents data on the patient's chart in a timely manner, in accordance to the health center's policies and procedures
• Ensures the confidentiality of patient records and promotes patient privacy
• Maintains familiarity with medical/moral and medical/legal issues related to the practice of medicine and serves as a resource to the medical staff in related matters
• Provides support to the other members of the care team, in order to improve health outcomes for patients
• Utilizes all available resources to help patient overcome their medical and social barriers/challenges
• Completes Peer Review in a timely manner and provides constructive feedback to peers
• Adheres to the health center's policies and procedures
• Actively participates in the department's as well as organization's growth activities
• Provides patient education and actively involves patient in the decision making process
• Maintains and enhances professional skills and knowledge by attending continuing education Fulfills Massachusetts requirements for continuing medical education.
• Performs other duties as requested

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a practicing clinician
• Strong public health background and interest
• Strong knowledge of medical practice and standards of care to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory statues for compliance in the health care environment, i.e., Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine and other regulatory organizations
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records Systems
• Skill in effective problem solving
• Strong communication skills
• Strong customer service skills as well as interpersonal skills

• Medical degree with appropriate residency training from an accredited School of Medicine
• Board certification or eligibility with expected certification
• Current License as a Physician in the State of Massachusetts