OB/GYN Physician - Full Scope

HealthNet•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

This position exists for the physician to provide Obstetric and Gynecologic care for HealthNet patients and some Methodist Hospital patients utilizing appropriate and effective patient care plans. These need to be concisely documented, assuring continuity of care and patient education, while exercising appropriate cost-containment measures. This physician cares for patients in the outpatient setting at assigned HealthNet sites and in the inpatient setting at Methodist Hospital.

Requirements

Currently not sponsoring work visa.
Requires current Indiana M.D. license.
Requires Board certification or board eligibility.
Requires DEA and SEA certification.
Requires CPR certification.
Requires completion of residency program.
Requires hospital medical staff membership.
Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
Requires a high level of interpersonal; problem solving and analytical skills.
Travel may be required.
Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping, and squatting.
Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds is a necessary function of this position.
Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
Will be exposed to all patient elements.
Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care Conducts diagnostic procedures, therapies, consultations, referrals, education, screenings and preventive care.
Interpersonal Care Interacts appropriately with patients and staff. Treats patients and staff in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner. Actively listens to concerns in a caring and compassionate manner, responds to questions and clearly explains diagnostics and treatment. Apply a minimum of one health literacy method when communicating with patients/clients.
Patient Care Documentation Maintains adequate, concise and legible documentation including baseline and interval physical exam records, immunizations, problem records, medication records, drug allergies, subjective and objective data assessment, and diagnostic procedures. Dictates or writes progress notes, operative notes, consultations and discharge summaries in a timely fashion. Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA.
Hospital Care Conducts daily patient rounds, writing daily progress notes in hospital charts, taking telephone calls about hospital patients and overseeing residents, nurse midwives, nurse practioners and other students in the management of hospital patients. Takes a leadership role in ensuring quality teaching to residents, other students and staff. Oversees care for HealthNet patients, unassigned Methodist Hospital patients, and some private OB/GYN patients when requested.
Administrative Services Participates in the provider performance audit and on the Quality Assurance Committee. Participates in peer review. Arrives on time for meetings and clinic sessions, calling if more than fifteen minutes late for clinic sessions. Returns telephone calls the same day or within one hour after hours, when assigned. Utilizes appropriate infection control measures.
Community Services When requested, makes presentation in the community, attends annual board dinner, attends local board meetings and/or attends HealthNet Board meetings. Participates in professional networking activities as required.