<p>Southwest Community Health Center is seeking an experienced OB/GYN Physican or APP to join our growing practice.</p> <p>Reporting to the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology the provider will:</p> <ul> <li>Provide comprehensive medical care to all women who are present for care concerning the reproductive and genitourinary systems including preventive, maintenance and acute care of said system consistent with the scope of duties and responsibilities for which the OB/GYN has been privileged by the Health Center Board of Directors. </li><li>Diagnose pregnancy, performs initial and subsequent prenatal exams as necessary consistent with the protocols developed by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology for routine and high risk pregnancies. </li><li>Ensure the provision of preventive, primary and acute care to all gynecological patients in accordance with the standards of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. </li><li>Provide after-hours coverage including nights and weekends, as required, and arrange for coverage during his absence for vacation, professional education or other leave time. </li><li>Supervise clinical support staff including registered nurses, student nurses, etc. </li><li>Provide consultation and supervision to advanced practice providers. </li><li>Act as a consultant to Health Center clinicians and department staff, as appropriate. </li><li>Participate in in-house in-services trainings, provider meetings, performance improvement and other meetings as necessary. </li><li>Participate in such continuing professional educational activities as needed to maintain licensure. </li><li>All other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Possess license to practice medicine in the State of Connecticut </li><li>Certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or is Board eligible for physicians </li><li>Graduate of an accredited medical residency program or approved APP program </li><li>Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills </li><li>Good judgment and decision-making skills. </li><li>CPR / BLS Certified </li><li>Ability to work with a culturally diverse population. </li></ul> <p>Education and/or Experience: Possesses 3-5 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology</p> <p>Physical Requirements and Work Environment:</p> <p>The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff.</p> <p>Acknowledgments:</p> <p>I have reviewed and understand the above position guide and believe it to be accurate and complete. I also understand that the company retains the right to change this position guide at any time. I also understand that this job description is not a contract for work.</p>