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SUMMARY: The OB/GYN Physician Assistant utilizes assessment and disease management skills to care for patients presenting with obstetrical and gynecological conditions.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the American Disability Act (ADA).
- Provides comprehensive, coordinated OB/GYN medical care to all women who present for care concerning the reproductive and genitourinary systems including preventive, maintenance and acute care of said system and including care relating to pregnancy and family planning
- Provides OB/GYN medical care consistent with the scope of duties and responsibilities for which the Physician Assistant has been privileged by the Health Center Board of Directors and in accordance with the standards of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Works as part of a team, including working collaboratively with physicians, to ensure smooth functioning of the department and patient-centered care
- Supports and complies with established clinical and agency policies and procedures, including QI/QA and medical records, in accordance with Joint Commission and PCMH standards, and federal and state mandates, including FTCA regulations and scope of practice
- Supports data collection systems and reporting of statistical data necessary for grant or QI/QA purposes as needed
- Participates in provider, department, and performance improvement meetings and in-service trainings
- Participates in on call, expanded hours, and after- hours coverage and arranges for coverage during absence for vacation, professional education or other leave time.
- Participates in such continuing professional educational activities as needed to maintain licensure
- Other related duties as assigned, including attached specific job duties or responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- Possess license to practice medicine in the State of Connecticut
- Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Good judgment and decision–making skills.
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Education and/or Experience:
- Possess 3-5 years’ experience in the practice of OB/GYN.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment: 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.