Physician - Obstetrics & Gynecology

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Fairview Health Services is seeking a casual Obstetrician and Gynecologist to join our Women s Health team to provide high-quality obstetric and gynecologic care in a collaborative, hospital-based environment alongside an experienced and supportive care team.

Responsibilities

• Provides general patient care involving subjective and objective evaluation, assessment and formulation of a plan of care.
• Prescribes or administers treatment as determined by the plan of care.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients clinical problems and health care needs
• Consults with and make appropriate referral(s) to other health care providers in abnormal or unusual cases. Refers within the Fairview network.
• Maintains the electronic medical record in accordance with Fairview standards and in accordance with licensure and scope.
• Recognizes and appropriately responds to medical emergencies.
• Serves as a patient advocate by maintaining patient confidentiality, protecting patient rights, communicating in a timely manner and resolving concerns or complaints regarding care and service.
• Assists in the development of new policies, programs, procedures or techniques.
• Participates in research, educational or other special projects or programs as needed.
• Dedicates majority of time to providing quality patient care and service. Participates equitably in responsibilities of patient care in designated department.
• May provide work direction to medical support and nursing staff in designated work unit.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management
• Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes or workflows
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME/AOA Obstetrics and Gynecology residency training program
• Board Certified/Board Eligible with the ABMS
• Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota
• Meet threshold criteria/qualification for Credentialing and Privileges

Qualifications:

$150/hour