OB/GYN

Grace Health • Battle Creek, MI

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About The Position

Grace Health is seeking an OB/GYN to join its growing team. The Obstetrician participates in directing and providing clinical services and maintains standards of care in the OB/GYN department. The position provides medical consultation and collaborates in patient care with advanced nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives as indicated.

The role includes leadership and direction of OB/GYN clinical services, medical backup for midwifery and other advanced practice nursing services, and direct patient care, case management, consultation, and collaboration at Grace Health and Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. The physician helps ensure continuity of care through emergency call coverage and practitioner scheduling, supports staff development and training, participates in quality improvement and peer review, and contributes to recruitment, orientation, and retention of medical practitioners. Flu vaccination is required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine with an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from a non-US medical school.
• Completion of an accredited MD or DO residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Full clinical privileges in Obstetrics/Gynecology at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.
• Current Michigan medical license.
• Board certified or board eligible, with timely progress toward certification.
• Current controlled substance license.
• Current DEA certificate.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Flu vaccination is required.
• Knowledge of professional medical theory, practice, and medical care to provide and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures for administering patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and adapting professional medical principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting findings.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality improvement.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards, respond calmly and effectively in emergencies, interpret and apply guidelines and procedures relevant to medical practice in an FQHC, and communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in the area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all clinical OB/GYN services.
• Provide medical backup for midwifery services and other advanced practice nurses, as applicable.
• Provide direct patient care, case management, consultation, and collaboration with other team members at Grace Health and Bronson Battle Creek Hospital within the scope of the specialty.
• Review audit findings, provide in-service training, review changes in services, and implement new programs.
• Help ensure continuity of care by sharing emergency call coverage, attending medical staff and OB/GYN department meetings, and scheduling medical practitioners for coverage.
• Support the continuing development of certified nurse midwives and medical staff through in-service and other training opportunities, as applicable.
• Maintain a professional association with hospital medical staff and promote Grace Health programs.
• Promote educational settings and experiences for the practice of medicine, nursing, and health-related fields.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, which may include literature review, developing standards of care and protocols, chart reviews, data analysis, and action plans.
• Use ancillary and pharmacy services cost-effectively when appropriate.
• Participate in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of medical practitioners, as indicated.
• Participate in peer review activities.

Benefits

• State and Federal loan repayment programs are available through the approved-site status.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• 401K match.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Employee wellness program focused on physical, mental, and financial wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree