OB/GYN Physician

Delta Health Center•Mound Bayou, MS

30d

About The Position

Assists in the planning and implementation of the primary health care service delivery according to the DHC Health Care Plan and written protocols. Provides primary and secondary, OB/GYN care, including counseling and referral within the context of a multidisciplinary team concept. Diagnoses and treats a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history. Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on the patient’s condition. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition. Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs. Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. Provides prenatal care to pregnant women, delivers babies, and provides postnatal care to mother and infant. Reports births, deaths, and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities. Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment. Performs minor surgery as clinically indicated. Performs major surgery as clinically indicated. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage. Actively participates in local, state and national medical committees and associations. Participates on QA Patient Management Review Committee. Records on medical record using POMR format. Maintains current medical records in clinic and inpatient in the hospital. Provides continuity of care by obtaining full hospital privileges. Delegates specific tasks to other team members while retaining responsibility for results. Assists the Clinical/Medical Director in the planning, management and evaluation of health care delivery. Participates in In-service and Community Education Programs to keep self current and abreast of changes in health care.

Requirements

Medical Degree (M.D.) from an accredited medical school or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from a school of osteopathic medicine and a current license to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi.
Must have completed an accredited residency in OB/GYN for board eligibility and/or board certification.
Must be knowledgeable in the principles of practice management.
Must be sensitive to the needs of people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Currently licensed in the State of Mississippi to practice medicine.
Must be board eligible and/or board certified by ABOG.

Responsibilities

Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
Examines patient to determine general physical condition.
Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on the patient’s condition.
Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition.
Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.
Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
Provides prenatal care to pregnant women, delivers babies, and provides postnatal care to mother and infant.
Reports births, deaths, and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
Performs minor surgery as clinically indicated.
Performs major surgery as clinically indicated.
Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
Actively participates in local, state and national medical committees and associations.
Participates on QA Patient Management Review Committee.
Records on medical record using POMR format.
Maintains current medical records in clinic and inpatient in the hospital.
Provides continuity of care by obtaining full hospital privileges.
Delegates specific tasks to other team members while retaining responsibility for results.
Assists the Clinical/Medical Director in the planning, management and evaluation of health care delivery.
Participates in In-service and Community Education Programs to keep self current and abreast of changes in health care.