OB/GYN Physician

NaphCare•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an OB/GYN Physician , to join our team of medical professionals in Atlanta, GA , where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Fulton County Jail. As a Correctional OB/GYN Physician , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide comprehensive healthcare to women, focusing on reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth, to the patients in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs. The Obstetrics-Gynecology (OB/GYN) Physician specializes in the health of women, specifically focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, and the female reproductive system. They diagnose and treat conditions related to the reproductive organs, provide prenatal care, manage labor and delivery, and may perform surgeries.

Requirements

MD or DO degree, completion of an OB/GYN residency, and board certification
Must hold a current unrestricted license as an OB/GYN Physician in Georgia
Current DEA registration
Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
Be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills
Have strong computer skills
Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

Providing gynecological services including well woman care, annual Pap smears and pelvic exams, and hysterectomies
Health education, STD screenings, follow up contraceptive counseling, prenatal care, postpartum care, and menopause care
Providing comprehensive care to expectant mothers throughout their pregnancies, monitoring the health of both the mother and fetus
Managing labor and delivery, whether vaginal or via cesarean section
Diagnosing and treating conditions like infections, menstrual problems, and menopause-related issues
Prescribing medications, patient counseling and support
Collaborating with healthcare teams
Maintaining accurate and detailed records of patient encounters
Formulating a working diagnosis, develop and implement treatment plans
Evaluating patients who have returned from off-site treatment
Scheduling and performing laboratory and diagnostic procedures