Ob/Gyn

Redding Rancheria•Redding, CA

About The Position

The OB/GYN Physician provides part-time, outpatient obstetric and gynecologic healthcare services within the Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System. The role includes preventive and specialty gynecologic care, evaluation and treatment of women’s health conditions, contraceptive and reproductive healthcare, comprehensive prenatal care, and appropriate office-based procedures within the physician’s scope of practice. The position is exclusively outpatient and does not include deliveries or inpatient obstetric care. Pregnant patients are managed collaboratively with community hospitals and obstetrical providers to coordinate transition of care for labor and delivery. The physician works within an integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide high-quality, culturally responsive, patient-centered care to Native American patients, their families, and the communities served by the Health System. The preferred schedule is part-time at 30 hours per week. The listed wage is the entry-level rate; compensation may be adjusted based on experience, education, and qualifications. The position remains open until filled.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Successful completion of an accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Current unrestricted California physician license or eligibility to obtain California licensure.
Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain registration.
Current BLS certification; additional certifications as required by organizational policy.
Ability to obtain and maintain clinical privileges through the Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System.
Demonstrated competency in outpatient gynecologic and prenatal care.
Strong interest in preventive medicine and whole-person women’s healthcare.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
A completed Redding Rancheria job application is required; certifications, credentials/licenses, education verification/degrees and/or transcripts, and Indian verification are required to process the application.
Successful completion of pre-employment criminal background screening is required for an employment offer.
Employees must complete a tuberculosis test after hire and are tested annually.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing comprehensive outpatient gynecologic care.
Experience performing office-based gynecologic procedures.
Experience working within an integrated or multidisciplinary healthcare system.
Experience serving Native American, rural, underserved, or culturally diverse populations.
Indian preference.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient obstetric and gynecologic care, including preventive and reproductive healthcare, prenatal care, menopause management, specialty consultation, treatment of gynecologic conditions, and appropriate office-based procedures.
Evaluate and manage gynecologic disorders, including abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, menstrual disorders, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, PCOS, and menopausal symptoms.
Evaluate and manage vaginal, vulvar, cervical, and reproductive tract conditions; perform routine pelvic and breast examinations.
Provide cervical cancer screening and manage abnormal Pap smear and HPV results; conduct well-woman examinations throughout the lifespan.
Evaluate suspected malignancies and gynecologic surgical conditions and coordinate referrals to specialists, hospitals, or other providers.
Promote evidence-based screening and prevention for conditions affecting women, including cervical and breast cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and sexually transmitted infections.
Provide contraceptive and preconception counseling, family-planning services, and reproductive health education.
Evaluate and manage perimenopausal and menopausal concerns, including hormone therapy when clinically appropriate.
Collaborate with primary care and other Health Village services to address patients’ whole health and support continuity of care.
Perform initial prenatal evaluations and establish individualized prenatal care plans; monitor maternal and fetal health throughout pregnancy.
Order and interpret prenatal laboratory testing, imaging, genetic screening, and other diagnostic studies.
Identify high-risk pregnancies and coordinate consultation or transfer of care to Maternal-Fetal Medicine or other specialists.
Educate patients about nutrition, medications, physical activity, warning symptoms, breastfeeding, delivery planning, and postpartum expectations.
Coordinate with community hospitals and delivering obstetrical providers to ensure continuity and transition of care as patients approach delivery; the position does not provide labor and delivery coverage, inpatient obstetric care, or delivery services.
Perform office-based gynecologic procedures within approved clinical privileges and demonstrated competency, including colposcopy; cervical, endometrial, and vulvar biopsies; IUD and contraceptive implant insertion and removal; and evaluation and treatment of cervical abnormalities.
Coordinate care with internal Health System services and external hospitals, Maternal-Fetal Medicine providers, surgical services, and other specialists.
Participate in developing clinical pathways for women’s health and prenatal care; support preventive health initiatives and quality-improvement programs.
Assist primary care clinicians with complex gynecologic and women’s health consultations and promote access to specialty women’s healthcare.