Clinician

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) was founded on the visionary idea that access to sexual and reproductive health care could transform people’s lives. For over 80 years, PPMW has provided high quality, supportive reproductive medical care for families in the DC metro area.

About the role

Responsible for delivering comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care, including but not limited to the areas of gynecology, sexually transmitted infection, family planning/contraception provision, abortion care, gender affirming hormone therapy and mid-life services. Act as part of the medical services team providing care according to PPMW protocols and operational processes. Provide high quality care delivered in a customer service driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Secure a complete health history, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psycho-social; and record findings accurately and succinctly.
• Perform physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examination, pelvic examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical policy.
• After observation and approval, provide direct medical care to patients for core services; this may include family planning, surgical abortion, medication abortion and colposcopy service.
• Perform and interpret ultrasound for gestational dating and IUD localization.
• Provide all aspects of abortion care allowed by law and within PPMW Medical Standards and Guidelines and protocols.
• Serve as a telephone resource person for client or medical information calls.
• Participate in accomplishing customer-focused goals.
• Provide referrals and assure follow-up.
• Perform order and interpret diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols.
• Consult with VP of Medical Affairs, VP of Patient Services, Clinical Services Director and/or Clinical Services Coordinator