Staff Physician

Job Title:

Staff Physician

Varies - PPSE Service Area (MS, GA, AL)

Staff Physician

Exempt

215,

The Staff Physician will provide direct medical care to patients in accordance with the Medical Standards and Guidelines, policies and procedures of PPSE. The Staff Physician will provide health care information and services in an effective, efficient, and nonjudgmental manner. The Staff Physician will participate in Planned Parenthood Southeast’s (PPSE) Compliance, Risk, and Quality Management program as a leader and clinical subject matter expert.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong computer literacy, including EHR systems, Microsoft Office, and basic data entry
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate empathy with patients of diverse backgrounds
• Consistent follow-through and attention to accuracy in documentation and task completion
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. Ability to relate to diverse communities
• Ability to read and implement written instructions
• Ability to physically assist a patient in distress
• Ability to provide or support the provision of objective information about all pregnancy options (abortion, adoption, or parenting)
• Excellent bedside manner; ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and staff
• Strong commitment to PPSE’s mission and patient-centered values
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as required
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to other PPSE locations within Georgia
• Reliable means of transportation for on-site and off-site work
• If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid GA driver's license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of the GA vehicle code are required

• Graduate Degree from an accredited OB/GYN or Family Medicine program required
• A valid and current Georgia MD license is required
• Must comply with licensure requirements for practice capacity and have or obtain a current license in all practicing states
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing Family Planning and Abortion services preferred
• Experience with digital healthcare delivery and management platforms
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

including, but not limited to:

• Provides miscarriage management and abortion services to the gestational limit of the affiliate
• Participates in the delivery of Planned Parenthood clinical services, as necessary including abortion services and advanced gynecological services (including but not limited to colposcopy, complicated IUC removal and insertion, complicated implant removal, and vulvar lesion evaluation/biopsy)
• Assists the Medical Director and the Associate Medical Director in physician consultation call rotation
• Maintain active DEA license. Responsible for controlled substance ordering for the Gwinnett Health Center
• Collaborate with Director of Compliance, Risk, and Quality Management (CRQM) and Medical Director to…