Physician - OB-GYN

Job Summary

The OB-GYN performs a wide range of medical duties related to women’s health. Conducts examinations, diagnostic tests, and screenings, such as pap smear, pelvic exams, and breast exams. Diagnose and treat disorders and diseases specific to the female reproductive system. Provide prenatal care, assist in childbirth, and offer guidance on family planning and reproductive health. Provides other general inpatient and outpatient services within scope of practice and service consistent with the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the organization within assigned departments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, procedures, and treatment as a physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Conducts routine check-ups on patients.
• Records medical histories.
• Educates patients about disease prevention, detection, and reproductive health.
• Collaborates with other medical and on-medical personnel.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Takes part in providing on-call coverage for hospital services.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, Medical Staff Bylaws, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• If licensed, maintains an active and current license.
• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited MD or DO medical school program.
• Graduate of an OBGYN Residency program.
• Fellowship training preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: State of Iowa Licensure and CSA certification.
• Federal DEA Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.
• Basic and Advanced Life Support for adults.
• STABLE Certification.
• NRP Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support.