What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP, OB/GYN position at Goshen Health?
Advanced Practice Provider – OB/GYN
Goshen Physicians OB/GYN is recruiting a full-time Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our growing practice! The ideal candidate will have experience in women’s health and surgical assist for C-sections. This position is a full-time day shift position providing patient-centered clinical care to OB and GYN patients in partnership with the other providers in the clinic.
The provider will assess patients by using advanced clinical knowledge and skills to identify abnormal conditions; diagnose health problems; develop and implement nursing treatment plans; evaluate patient outcomes; and collaborate with or refer to other practitioners. The provider will use advanced knowledge and skills in teaching and guiding patients and other health care team members. Appropriate critical thinking skills will be used to make independent decisions, commensurate with the autonomy, authority, and responsibility of a nurse practitioner.
The provider works in collaboration with physicians to provide complete physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment.
The provider proceeds independently in the care and treatment of patients within the scope of practice defined and agreed to by medicine, nursing, and administration. Seeks the expert opinion or advice of a physician whenever a case falls outside the scope authorized by policies and protocol. The APP plans and implements and a physician review and confirms health care goals for patients.
Goshen Physicians is a multi-specialty group dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of Northern Indiana, serving a regional population of 220,000. The network consists of both primary care and specialty providers, allowing us to offer the highest quality of care for a wide range of conditions. We are a leader in the region with a strong Accountable Care Organization and we take great pride in implementing cutting edge strategies in population health. Join a Network that prioritizes work/life balance, physician autonomy, a culture of camaraderie and excellence as well as a team-based approach to patient care.
Community: Work/Life Balance is important, and we hope you’ll find that Goshen fits your individual & family needs. Our area is a wonderful place to raise a family: safe, strong public and private schools along with an affordable cost of living! We are located 30 minutes from South Bend (home of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish), 2 hours east of Chicago and 2 hours north of Indianapolis. The culture here is ‘Midwest Nice’ where neighbors help neighbors, and we have pride in our communities. Our area is a ‘melting pot’ of various cultures, including large Hispanic and Amish populations. Life here is great, away from the rush and traffic of city life but still easy access to larger cities, international airports, etc. You will enjoy the many state parks & inland lakes, various year-round festivals, a booming food/brewery/winery culture, college and professional level sports teams, etc.
Why Goshen?
- Compensation: Highly competitive compensation based on national benchmarks
- Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off & childcare reimbursement
- Professional Development: Ongoing in-services and leadership development
- Culture: Unique TUL (The Uncommon Leader) culture empowers Colleagues at Goshen to lead change and advance practice.