OBGYN - South Carolina
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Job description
The Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) is dedicated to helping women achieve health, balance and well-being in all phases of their lives. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treatment of various medical conditions, monitoring illnesses and disease, routine/wellness visits, performing in office procedures, inpatient/outpatient surgeries and management of Obstetrical patients to include preconception counseling, prenatal care, antenatal care, delivery and postpartum care.
Working environment is sharing 1 in 3 call and occasional Midwives assisting as first call on rotating basis, with on call Physician as back up in the event of emergency or Cesarean Delivery. One local hospital and 3 satellite office locations.
Job Responsibilities
· Demonstrate effective and detailed written documentation skills.
· Diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases, disorders and conditions.
· Effectively monitor patients progress throughout treatment plan and care. Provide continuous improvement on patient outcomes.
· Conduct routine check-up appointments and maintain follow up throughout patients’ care.
· Perform pap smears, pelvic and breast exams.
· Counsel patients on family planning options and provide contraceptive management.
· Manage menopausal symptoms and provide hormone replacement therapy when necessary.
· Perform in office procedures such as colposcopies, biopsies, insertion/removal of intrauterine devices, Nexplanons, pessary fittings, etc.
· Prescribe appropriate medications to treat patients in accordance with standardized procedures and company policy.
· Educate patients on importance of treatment plans and communicate side effects and risk of medications prescribed.
· Participate in obstetrical and surgical management of patients.
· Perform inpatient/outpatient surgical procedures such as total abdominal hysterectomies, laparoscopic procedures (hysterectomies, oophorectomy, salpingectomy, tubal ligations), Hysteroscopy D&C, Vaginal and Cesarean Deliveries and rounding on inpatients.
· Robotic Training a plus, but not necessary.
· Educate patients on disease prevention and reproductive health.
· Complete OB/GYN consults, including those from the Emergency Department.
· Provide care and treatment to women during preconception counseling, prenatal, antenatal and postnatal periods.
· Conduct mood and emotional well-being assessments during post-partum appointment.
· Triage, labor and delivery management.
· Provide support to, and work collaboratively with Certified Nurse Midwife.
· Collaborate and consult with other medical and non-medical personnel.
· Participate in on-call coverage with OB/GYN Providers.
· Ability to multitask and manage assigned projects as directed.
· Stay updated on latest medical advancements and research in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Qualifications
· Must be board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, or equivalent.
· Must have and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
· Shall have and maintain a current South Carolina Medical License, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate and South Carolina Controlled Substance License.
· Prior experience as an OB/GYN preferred.
Working Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.