Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

POSITION SUMMARY SUMMARYResponsible for providing inmate patients with medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and diagnosing, treating and preventing female-related disease, particularly those affecting the reproductive systems. 12 hours a week at Essex County Correctional facility, Newark, NJ.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESReports to the assigned facility at the designated time to examine referred patientsAssures the implementation and on-going supervision of the on-site chronic clinicsConsults with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in the delivering services to inmatesAssumes the role of primary care physician with the coordination of on and off site care needsSupervises the clinical services clinical services provided my the professional and paraprofessional staffAs directed, visits patients housed in the medial unit and records encounters in patient progress notes using SOAP formatCases for and treats women during prenatal, natal and postnatal periodsAdvises patients concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease preventionBe prepared to conduct emergency child delivery, whether natural or CeseareanWhen appropriate, utilizes available in-house resource personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referralProvides emergency treatment on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency situationsMaintains proper certification for cardiopulmonary resuscitationAssumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual judgment and actionsUtilizes standard precautions when providing any invasive procedures for diagnostic or routine studies or handling specimensKeeps patient information confidential and respects the patient s right to privacy, in accordance with accepted confidentiality practices for incarcerated individualsAbides by the security regulations of the facilityNotifies the Administrator of changes in scheduled coverage and assists in arrangement for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.Serves a Chairperson of the Medical Audit CommitteeAnnually reviews and approves clinical protocols, clinical policies, procedures and medical disaster planAssists with the development of medical audit criteriaOversees the on-site quality assurance program, including infection control and review & action on inmate complaintsServes as discussion leader for selected service training classesRepresents the health care program in discussion with local civic groups or visiting officialsMonitors referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of careMonitors non-formulary medication utilization at the assigned facilityIs available for the resolution of administrative/medical issues.Assists in the screening, interviewing, and evaluating the credentials of healthcare providersEnsures that all physician documentation is dated, timed, legible, problem-oriented, and signed. All other duties as assignedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMust possess a degree in medicine (M.D./D.O.) from an accredited medical school with a specialty in OB/GYN. Must be licensed to perform medicine and must be CDS-certified