Family Medicine Obstetrics Physician (FMOB)

About the role

Christ Health Center is seeking a Family Medicine Obstetrician Physician (FMOB) to join our mission-driven team. As an FMOB at Christ Health, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.

Responsibilities

• Confirm patient identity according to current procedure before rendering any service.
• Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly documents all service rendered in the electronic medical record for every patient.
• Performs all tests, procedures, and other services according to the policy and procedure of Christ Health and notify the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner of instrument or procedural problems.
• Knows and complies with CLIA, OSHA, and JCAHO regulations for safety, infection control, equipment operation, and other applicable areas.
• Provides comprehensive medical care to patients, including without limitation, monitoring and treating women patients through prenatal, labor and birth and postpartum terms.
• Diagnose and treat conditions related to the female reproductive system and offer preventive care and family planning guidance.
• Manages complex and high-risk pregnancies and births or refers to a specialist as indicated.
• Performs vaginal and c-section childbirth services for pregnant patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
• Assists with recognizing the needs and concerns of people within their cultural framework, and maintains constructive relationships in dealing with them.
• Understands Christ Health’s relationship with the community and maintains a positive image and relationships.
• Maintains open communication with the Medical Assistants, Nurses, Supervisors, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and other staff, reporting patient progress, abnormal diagnostic/assessment data, and notable health changes.
• Collaborates, formally and informally, with Advanced Practice Providers as needed.
• Communicates Christ Health’s services and policies to patients and families.
• Deals with the public and staff, both in person and over the telephone, in a tactful and professional manner.
• Attends staff meetings and provider meetings, and maintains involvement with Christ Health committees to ensure quality of care for patients.
• Participates in peer/chart review, performance evaluations, and quality improvement efforts.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the CMO, or delegate.
• Participates in continuing medical education to maintain the skills necessary to perform physician duties and as required by applicable medical boards and the State.
• Maintains own physical health required to perform physician duties; maintains current immunizations and required up-to-date health screenings.
• Maintains credentialing and privileging as required by Christ Health policy.
• Maintains communication with Administration regarding personal issues related to drugs, felonies, discipline, loss of license or privileges, litigation where the provider or clinic is harmed or at risk, or other serious issues.
• Agrees to abide by Christ Health’s mission statement, statement of purpose, and guiding principles to provide leadership by example for staff.
• Attends monthly all staff meetings, monthly department meetings and annual retreats.
• Attends and participates in in-service education for staff, quality assurance program, and risk-management programs.
• Christ Health Center has an identifiable team structure and an organized staff to sustain team-based care. Each clinical Core Care Team providing care to patients will be comprised of at least one provider and at least one medical assistant. The Core Care Team members are expected to meet each morning prior to seeing the first patient and review the Huddle Task List for that day.

Qualifications, Education, Experience

• Ability to consult and work collaboratively with other health care providers to develop effective treatment plans.
• Ability to obtain health history and perform a physical exam to determine and execute a diagnosis and treatment plan in accordance with established standards, procedures, and practices.
• Requisitions lab tests and x-rays, writes prescriptions, and makes referrals, as appropriate.
• Follows Christ Health clinical practice guidelines.
• Delegates patient care responsibilities that fall under the scope of practice of other Care Team members to those individuals (e.g., medical assistant, nurse, social worker).
• Ability to perform vaginal and c-section childbirth deliveries.
• Self-motivated and flexible to daily patient schedule and/or clinic needs.
• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Current physician license.
• Current CPR certification.
• May require ACLS/PALS/other certification as indicated by work environment.
• Completion of family medicine residency and OB fellowship.
• Obtains and maintains hospital admitting privileges at Ascension St. Vincent’s East Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham Hospital or other local hospitals as required by Christ Health.
• Strong assessment skills required and ability to work independently and make clinical assessments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required and leadership and organizational skills essential.
• Ability to supervise, collaborate, and/or cover mid-level providers.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft word and ability to work within an electronic health record.
• Must be a United States Citizen or legally authorized to working in the United States.
• Ability to provide follow-up care for patients: Ensure continuity of patient and family care by exchanging information and cooperating with other community health/social service agencies, hospitals, and health care providers.
• Counsel patients and/or significant others concerning physical and developmental well-being, defining each individual’s needs and problems.
• Identify community health resources, and guides patients and/or significant others in their use.

Skills

• Ability to consult and work collaboratively with other health care providers to develop effective treatment plans.
• Ability to obtain health history and perform a physical exam to determine and execute a diagnosis and treatment plan in accordance with established standards, procedures, and practices.
• Requisitions lab tests and x-rays, writes prescriptions, and makes referrals, as appropriate.
• Follows Christ Health clinical practice guidelines.
• Delegates patient care responsibilities that fall under the scope of practice of other Care Team members to those individuals (e.g., medical assistant, nurse, social worker).
• Ability to perform vaginal and c-section childbirth deliveries.
• Self-motivated and flexible to daily patient schedule and/or clinic needs.
• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Current physician license.
• Current CPR certification.
• May require ACLS/PALS/other certification as indicated by work environment.
• Completion of family medicine residency and OB fellowship.
• Obtains and maintains hospital admitting privileges at Ascension St. Vincent’s East Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham Hospital or other local hospitals as required by Christ Health.
• Strong assessment skills required and ability to work independently and make clinical assessments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required and leadership and organizational skills essential.
• Ability to supervise, collaborate, and/or cover mid-level providers.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft word and ability to work within an electronic health record.
• Must be a United States Citizen or legally authorized to working in the United States.
• Ability to provide follow-up care for patients: Ensure continuity of patient and family care by exchanging information and cooperating with other community health/social service agencies, hospitals, and health care providers.
• Counsel patients and/or significant others concerning physical and developmental well-being, defining each individual’s needs and problems.
• Identify community health resources, and guides patients and/or significant others in their use.

Benefits

Christ Health Center offers competitive benefits packages to support the health and well-being of our employees. These benefits may include:

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Pay

The salary range for this position is [Insert Salary Range Here]. This is a full-time position.

Schedule

This position is a full-time position with a standard workweek. Specific hours and days of work will be determined during the hiring process based on the needs of the department and the candidate's availability.