Laborist

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 375,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY is seeking an experienced physician to provide and manage direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for a designated patient population under indirect supervision.

The role requires an MD or DO with residency, New York State licensure, and board certification or eligibility. The physician will supervise students and residents, participate in health promotion, and support department objectives with 12‑hour shifts in a full‑time role.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with residency completed.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards in care delivery.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and students.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care: exams, evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Refer patients to specialists and care resources as needed.
• Supervise medical students and residents in specialty activities.
• May manage daily operations of a medical program or unit.
• Coordinate patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
• Follow departmental policies, quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Participate in health promotion and education programs.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership/supervision

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Residency completed

NY licensure

Board certification/eligibility

Job description

Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice, or for a specified patient population

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care resources as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or other function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established organizational, departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Performs related duties as directed or indicated.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and successful completion of a residency and internship.
• Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Current NYS Certification/Licensure
• Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty, Medical Specialty License or Certification if applicable

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Department OB CARE CTR
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked 12.00
FTE 1
Work Schedule PHYSICIAN
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $375,000-$425,000