OBGYN Provider- Women's Health

DescriptionCharter Oak Health Center is seeking a full-time Provider for its Women's Health practice. We are open to the following provider types:

MD, DO, APRN, PA, and Certified Midwife

This position will provide the full scope of primary care services which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to patients sixteen (16) years of age and above. In that capacity they are expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Center and work collaboratively to achieve them. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all Center policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations.

Essential Duties

Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
Orders studies, test and ancillary services
Documents all services in patient medical record
Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
Comply with the Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions. Ensure compliance by support staff.
Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations

QualificationsEducational Requirements

Physicians:

Medical degree from an accredited school and licensed to practice in the state of Connecticut
DEA and DPA Certificate of Registration
Board Eligible or Beard Certified in Obstetrics (If not certified at time of hire, must be within 3 years of hire date)
CPR and ACLS certificates

Midwives:

Completion of Nurse-Midwifery Program accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) required
Master's Degree in Nurse or healthcare related field
Current Connecticut State Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Current Licensed Nurse-Midwife (LNM)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies/Skill Sets

Ability to provide care to female patients who need preventive care and screenings and interpretation of diagnostic tests related to women’s health issues
Provide care to female patients, including Gynecology visits for health assessments, annual exams, colposcopies, endometrial biopsies
Manage abnormal uterine bleeding, family planning, and
Manage Obstetric care for low and high risk pregnant patients including pregnancy tests, initial obstetric visits, pregnancy follow up, non-stress tests, ultrasounds.

Professional Experience/Educational Requirements

Medical degree in medicine from an accredited school and licensed to practice in Connecticut
Minimum two years of direct work or intern experience
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal and postnatal periods;
Ability to perform scheduled surgeries at the local hospital and surgery center (Doctors only)
Take 24 hour call at least once per week at the local hospital to medically manage and provide care for all COHC patients that go to the hospital through the ER or Labor and Delivery; including vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections and any other surgical emergencies such as dilations and curettages, laparoscopies or laparotomies.