OB/GYN Physician - Lone Star Circle of Care

Responsible for the medical care of LSCC patients by providing comprehensive out-patient primary care. Under the direction of the Medical Director, delivers primary care commensurate with training to patients of LSCC. Delivers care appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with multicultural, multilingual patient population.

Daily Duties:

• Provides examines, diagnoses and treats female patients of all ages.
• Full participation in LSCC OB/GYN hospital call coverage (internal and external “no doc” call) arranged by the OB/GYN Medical Director and OB/GYN
• Acts as a consultant on all obstetrics/gynecological cases referred by other staff providers of
• Completes medical charts after each visit in the electronic medical records
• Provides quality medical care according to standards established by
• Participates in providing continuity of care including hospital in-patient management and prenatal rounding on expectant/recently delivered LSCC Obstetric patients
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned by Medical Director

Coaching/Training:

• Provides in-service trainings for staff in selected topics in OB/GYN as deemed necessary by the Medical Director.
• Assures a high quality educational experience for medical students, residents and other individuals in a training role.

Operations:

• Provides supervision to advanced practice nurses and physician assistants in accordance with the LSCC Delegation Protocol/Collaborative Practice
• Supervises medical assistants and lab personnel in area of specific support services for patient care
• Applies for and obtains staff privileges at community hospitals in the area as recommended/required by
• Attends internal and external meetings, workshops and conferences, and participates on task forces or committees, when necessary and as required.
• Actively monitor OB/GYN service productivity
• Fulfills established guidelines set in place for provider encounter levels

Compliance:

• Assists and participates in internal quality control
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with LSCC’s Quality Standards
• Achieves and maintains LSCC Core Clinical Competencies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with his/her training
• Demonstrates a special interest in the area of community medicine
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community
• Ability to recognize and understand the public health, social, and economic factors which impact the overall health of LSCC patients
• Ability to support LSCC mission and readily serve its patient population
• Maintains a professional manner and appearance that contributes to the professional image presented to individuals within and outside of LSCC.
• Ability to work in and support electronic health records environment
• Ability to travel and work from various clinic locations as necessary

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSE:

• Current valid license to practice medicine in the State of Texas
• Current DEA certificates
• Board eligibility in OB/GYN is required; board certification is required no later than three (3) years following date of initial hire/appointment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSE:

• Proficiency with EMR system
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills are a definite plus