Family Medicine Obstetrics Physician; FMOB

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Family Medicine Obstetrics Physician (FMOB)

Family Medicine Obstetrics Physician (FMOB)
Birmingham, AL

Christ Health Center is seeking a Family Medicine Obstetrician Physician (FMOB) to join our mission-driven team.

As an FMOB at Christ Health, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community. The FMOB provides professional comprehensive primary medical care, both ambulatory and inpatient, and obstetric care to Christ Health Center (Christ Health) patients. The FMOB works with the other providers to provide quality patient-centered care. The FMOB is responsible for providing specialized medical care to women relating to pregnancy, childbirth and women’s health as well as being responsible for treating, testing, diagnosing, and monitoring diseases and providing general care to other patients within the scope of family medicine.

• St. Vincent’s East Family Medicine Residents (when on inpatient OB)
• Other learners as delegated

Confirm patient identity according to current procedure before rendering any service.

Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly documents all service rendered in the electronic medical record for every patient.

Performs all tests, procedures, and other services according to the policy and procedure of Christ Health and notify the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner of instrument or procedural problems.

Knows and complies with CLIA, OSHA, and JCAHO regulations for safety, infection control, equipment operation, and other applicable areas.

Provides comprehensive medical care to patients, including without limitation, monitoring and treating women patients through prenatal, labor and birth and postpartum terms. If directed by Christ Health, “patients” shall include not only Christ Health patients, but unattached patients at hospitals for which Christ Health requires maintaining active medical staff membership, including OB and non-OB patients.

Diagnose and treat conditions related to the female reproductive system and offer preventive care and family planning guidance. Manages complex and high-risk pregnancies and births or refers to a specialist as indicated.

Performs vaginal and c-section childbirth services for pregnant patients.

Participates in proficiency testing as required by Christ Health or departmental policy to ensure that proper standards of care are being maintained.

Maintains confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.

Assists with recognizing the needs and concerns of people within their cultural framework, and maintains constructive relationships in dealing with them.

Understands Christ Health’s relationship with the community and maintains a positive image and relationships.

Maintains open communication with the Medical Assistants, Nurses, Supervisors, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and other staff, reporting patient progress, abnormal diagnostic/assessment data, and notable health changes.

Collaborates, formally and informally, with Advanced Practice Providers as needed.

Communicates Christ Health’s services and policies to patients and families.

Deals with the public and staff, both in person and over the telephone, in a tactful and professional manner.

Attends staff meetings and provider meetings, and maintains involvement with Christ Health committees to ensure quality of care for patients

Participates in peer/chart review, performance evaluations, and quality improvement efforts.

May perform other duties as assigned by the CMO, or delegate.

Participates in continuing medical education to maintain the skills necessary to perform physician duties and as…