Physician-OB/GYN

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the physician is responsible for providing primary medical care to the patients of Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) that is consistent with accepted professional standards and will provide care and services in accordance with the policies and procedures established by all regulatory entities. 

Responsibilities 

• Works cooperatively with all providers and staff to carry out the goals and objectives of OHI, meets productivity according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinic policies, procedures and protocols, as needed to achieve OHI goals and objectives.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of OHI Performance improvement program.
• Attends and actively participates in departmental and medical staff meetings as required.
• Supports health center colleagues with internal referrals when clinically appropriate.
• Collects information and records information such as medical history, reports and examination results for all OB/GYN patients.
• Ensures that their documentation in the health record justifies prescribed treatment and includes findings/progress, and plan of care, in accordance with OHI policy and procedures.
• Accountable for encounter productivity, quality measures and family planning  
• Provides medical care for all individuals without regard to ability to pay, race, color, origin or creed, according to OHI policy.
• Provides consultation, guidance and direction to medical support staff to ensure continuity and quality of services of care.
• Effectively, efficiently and timely, completes all paperwork requirements for billing and medical records compliance.
• Advises patients on good health practices.
• Uses effective clinical judgment in referring patients and receiving referrals. Refers patients to specialists when required and in accordance with their insurance restrictions.
• Develops and implements goals and objectives to ensure high quality, cost effective clinical care.
• Ensures all patient charts are completed within 24 hours of the patient’s visit and the charting is accurate to support clinical and documentation requirements via Medical Records (EMR).
• Ensures that all labs, imaging or other items in the buckets are addressed and closed in accordance with OHI policy and procedures.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends at any OHI site as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other providers, dentists and health care staff members.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings such as the traditional office, mobile medical unit, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally with diverse individuals and groups.
• Provides consultation, guidance and directions to clinical support staff to ensure continuity and quality of services and care.
• Works to ensure patient satisfaction by communicating with patients in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Presents information to patients at an educational level consistent with their understanding.
• Active in continuing and maintaining a high level of professional skills and knowledge.
• Listens attentively to patient’s complaints and resolves or refers to appropriate individuals.
• Complies with treatment protocols as they are developed and implemented.
• Demonstrates concern for patients' rights, privacy, and dignity.
• Adheres to the American Medical Association code of professional ethics. 
• Adheres to American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) guidelines and recommendations  

Education/Experience/Licensure 

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited School of Medicine 
• Maintain Continuing Educational Requirements as required for licensure and skills maintenance is required.
• Active State of New Jersey Medical Doctor License is required. 
• New Jersey State Board Certified/Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required.
• Active New Jersey CDS and DEA License to prescribe and maintain controlled substances are required.
• BLS for providers through the American Heart Association, PALS, BCLS and ACLS certifications are required. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Medical and Dependent Care
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Salary Deferral and Match
• CME
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• National Health Service Loan Repayment Program