Obstetrician Gynecologist (Physician)

Fair Haven Community Health Care • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) is seeking an Obstetrician Gynecologist to join its mission-driven women’s health service. The role provides high-quality, patient-centered, full-scope inpatient and outpatient care in a community health center model, in partnership with an academic medical center. The physician provides care across the reproductive cycle, including for the essentially normal uterus-bearing individual, normal newborns, and peri- and post-menopausal individuals. The role reports to the Site Medical Director and has no direct reports.

The physician develops and carries out plans of care, makes diagnoses and referrals, coordinates care with other clinicians and support staff, maintains accurate medical records, and participates in clinical and organizational activities. The position includes shared call with a supportive provider team, access to modern facilities and surgical suites, mentorship and professional growth opportunities, and teaching opportunities through a voluntary faculty appointment at Yale School of Medicine.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
• Board certified or board eligible; board eligibility must be achieved within the first year of employment if not already board certified.
• At least one year of experience practicing full-scope obstetrics and gynecology.
• Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Physician/Surgeon.
• Ability and willingness to serve on the active medical staff of hospitals used by FHCHC.
• Basic Life Support qualification.
• Ability to relate warmly and effectively to patients and other staff.
• Experience in a full-scope practice.

Nice To Haves

• Delivery privileges at Yale New Haven Hospital, or the ability to obtain those privileges.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience with Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full-scope obstetric and gynecologic care, including prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum services.
• Provide care and management throughout the reproductive cycle, including care for the normal newborn and peri- and post-menopausal individuals.
• Develop a plan of care for each patient, including medical history, physical examination, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment or referral, including hospitalization when necessary.
• Use available resources, including laboratory and other tests, appropriately and cost-efficiently for diagnosis and treatment.
• Consult with other clinicians, patients’ families, and support staff about treatment and patient care when appropriate.
• Refer cases requiring high-risk or specialist services while maintaining primary care responsibility to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and complete appropriate charting and patient follow-up.
• Participate in Medical and General staff meetings and appropriate clinical teams.
• Participate in the Health Center’s Performance Improvement program and other task groups as needed.
• Pursue continuing education to update medical knowledge and support quality patient care.
• Perform other necessary duties to help FHCHC provide high-quality service and health care.
• Share call with the provider team.

Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including AFLAC, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Potential eligibility for HRSA loan forgiveness and repayment programs for work at a Federally Qualified Health Center.

What This Job Offers

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