OBGYN-Physician

• Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine.
• Current unrestricted license from the Texas Medical Board to practice as a physician in the State of Texas.
• Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty.
• Must be registered and have current DEA, and other such certificates to legally operate as a practitioner in the State of Texas.
• Maintain hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for the specialty.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification.
• Willing to provide prenatal and contraceptive care.
• Proficiency in Computer Skills and Electronic Health Records.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish is preferred.

1. Provides outpatient medical care in the clinic.
2. Maintains medical expertise and competency as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary medical care. Provides medical sessions, as scheduled, in direct patient care at health center.
3. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients for appropriate specialty care services.
4. Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other forms of treatment.
5. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care in a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately. Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient.
6. Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the health center’s established information management policies and procedures.
7. Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies and medical protocols.
8. Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s management and care. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately. Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient.
9. Provide education and support to patients and receive and address patient’s questions and problems.
10. Collaborates with Chief Medical Director, Mid-level Providers, Director of Clinical Quality, Site Supervisor, Medical Assistants and Front Desk Staff and other team members to assess the needs of patients.
11. Provides direct supervision of mid-level practitioners.
12. Assigns and monitors mid-level practitioners’ work performance.
13. Provides clinical direction and consultation to mid-level providers – assists in the development of diagnostic and treatment protocols.
14. Serves as a resources and positive, proactive leader for the department.
15. Participates in the peer review and other quality control processes.
16. Participates in the review and development of patient care policies, including health maintenance schedules and continuity of care.
17. Ensures that patient and family/significant others are educated about diagnosis and the plan of care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.
18. Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and patient care standards.
19. Participates in conferences, workshops in specified health promotion, education and/or
    prevention programs as needed; attends and participates in clinic meetings/departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Health Center.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.
21. Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team.

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