Obstetrics & Gynecology, Full Time Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician

Overview The physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee. The physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level. Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs. The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients. Responsibilities Works in a well‑lighted, ventilated office/clinical setting. Subject to long hours, changing shifts, overtime, and on‑call duties. Routine occupational exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, hazardous chemicals, noxious odors, latex, and/or musculoskeletal injuries. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed for instances of exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious processes, and is supplied by the hospital. Qualifications Doctorate from an accredited medical school is required. One year of medical/surgical experience is required. Licensed to practice medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required. Disability Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must possess physical capabilities equal to the physical demands of the job. Physical demands include very hard work: operating office machines safely and in accordance with hospital safety standards, moving about on foot for long distances, visual acuity required to read numbers, text, operate equipment, and inspect machines. #J-18808-Ljbffr