Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Position Summary: As part of the Millennium Medical Group clinical team, an Ob Hospitalist embraces the following focus on delivering a quality Ob Hospitalist program: (1) Delivery of quality care that is evidence-based and consistent with the core values of MMG, (2) A spirit of service to others including building and maintaining relationships with medical staff, nursing staff and hospital leadership, (3) A spirit of service to the Ob Hospitalist team, (4) Connecting to our medical group network, and (5) financial stewardship. This position will be part of a team of clinicians at the assigned site working together with the support of the Site Director of Ob Hospitalists. Position Responsibilities: Essential To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Delivery of Quality Care • Remain abreast of changes in medical evidence and apply relevant changes to medical practice • Deliver obstetrical and gynecological care to patients including but not limited to providing contraceptive services (at hospitals that provide contraceptive services) • Ensure consistent performance of clinical services in accordance with program definition • Deliver direct patient care to high-risk patients including situations where Maternal-Fetal-Medicine support may only be available by telephone • Participate in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols at the assigned site • Ensure that practice consistently conforms to hospital guidelines, policies, and protocols • Ensure that delivery of care • Participate in peer reviews or investigation of clinical incidents as requested • Collaborate with team to ensure hospitalist participation in overall quality initiatives • Ensure daily in-person handoffs between clinicians using a standard format • Participate daily in Labor and Delivery board rounds • Participate in clinical drills • Collaborate with MMG quality department as requested • Completion of required educational courses (e.g. ACLS, BLS, NRP, FHR training) • Completion of required corporate training A Spirit of Service to Others • Ensure that patient encounters meet the needs of the patient and their family • Treat others with respect and courtesy • Ensure timely response to calls/pages • Support community physicians and midwives through clinical assistance as requested including practice coverage as requested and as safely available • Participate in hospital meetings (e.g. department meetings, peer review, quality improvement) • Active involvement in the daily activities of the labor and delivery unit • Reinforce the clinical aspects of MMG value proposition at the hospital • Collaborate with Site Director of Ob Hospitalists, and MMG program manager. • Arrive on time for assigned coverage periods • Work with the team to ensure that there is 100% schedule coverage at assigned site Fiscal Stewardship • Ensure that patients are seen in a timely fashion • Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the medical record; all charting must be completed by the end of the assigned shift • Ensure accurate and timely completion and submission of billing information by the end of the assigned shift • Ensure accurate and timely submission of requested quality data • Collaborate with the hospital and team to deliver care that efficiently utilizes healthcare resources • Collaborate and support community physicians and midwives to help maximize their practice efficiency • Communicate regularly with Site Director of Ob Hospitalists to discuss program concerns or opportunities • Participate in monthly team meetings Essential Skills/Credentials/Experience/Education • Board Certified or Active Candidate Ob/Gyn Physician • Licensed to practice medicine in the state of assigned site • Highly relational, able to build strong rapport and positive working relationship with all stakeholders (Hospital leadership, hospitalist teams, nurses, staff physicians, and MMG corporate staff) • Team oriented, service minded, goal focused individual who believes in MMG mission • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Skills/Credentials/Experience/Education • Significant experience with obstetrical emergency care Mental and Physical Demands (per ADA guidelines) • Sitting for long periods of time • Position also requires walking, standing, stooping or kneeling • Regularly required to use computer keyboard, mouse and telephone • Lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 15 pounds • Close vision work and ability to adjust focus