Family Physician with OB

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is looking for a full-time Family Physician with OB to join their team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive primary health care services, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention. Responsibilities include managing health conditions, providing obstetric care, and participating in staff training. A Wisconsin medical license and completion of a Family Practice Residency are required. Spanish-speaking candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed physician in Wisconsin required.
• Completion of Family Practice Residency is mandatory.
• Board certification in Family Practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care services to patients.
• Manage acute and chronic health conditions.
• Participate in training of medical staff.

Skills

Primary care services

Patient management

Health promotion

Obstetric care

Effective communication

Spanish speaking

Education

Completion of Family Practice Residency

Licensed as a physician in Wisconsin

Board certification in Family Practice

Job description

Join our team which is committed to the delivery of the highest quality healthcare service. We are seeking a full-time Family Physician with OB that is self‑motivated, energetic, and a take‑charge individual.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides primary health care services to adults, children, and pregnant women, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
• Provides comprehensive primary care including inpatient services and after‑hours coverage.
• Provides wellness care for adults and children including screening and immunizations.
• Teaches health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention.
• Diagnoses and, in partnership with the patient, manages acute and chronic health conditions.
• Provides obstetric care including perinatal care and labor and delivery.
• Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests.
• Prescribes medication.
• Prepares and maintains medical patient reports and records.
• Participates in the development of medical policies, procedures, and medical standards of care.
• Participates in the evaluation of the care given.
• Participates in the training of nurse practitioners, medical students, and medical residents.
• Participates in clinic staffing, Quality Assurance Committee meetings, and Total Quality Management trainings and work groups as requested.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a physician in the State of Wisconsin.
• Completion of Family Practice Residency from an accredited Family Medicine Program.
• Board certification or eligibility for Board Certification in Family Practice.
• Insurable for liability coverage as a Family Practitioner
• Working knowledge of the social and cultural factors associated with the community’s use of social and health care services.
• Ability to understand patient attitudes and needs, develop and orient program goals and concepts accordingly, and work effectively toward their accomplishment with all staff members.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, the public, patients, other private and public organizational representatives, health care personnel, and community groups and organizations.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain personal composure, evaluate situations act/react appropriately, and use tact in dealing with visitors, patients, and difficult situations.
• Ability to identify and maintain confidential material.
• Ability to interpret and conform program operations to applicable laws, rules, regulations, and funding source requirements and according to acceptable standards.
• Spanish speaking preferred.