OBGYN Physician- PRN

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity and quality incentive potential

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Largo, Maryland seeks a Board Certified OBGYN to provide comprehensive in-house and ambulatory obstetrics and gynecology care. Responsibilities include managing patients during prenatal, natal, and postpartum periods, performing necessary surgical procedures, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Candidates should have relevant surgical skills and experience in outpatient services. This position offers productivity and quality incentive potential, and participation in departmental initiatives is expected.

Qualifications

• Diagnosis and treatment of obstetrics and gynecology patients.
• Ability to perform surgical procedures including cesarean sections.
• Experience in outpatient ambulatory services.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house coverage for labor, delivery, and emergency care.
• Conduct patient consultations and manage health programs.
• Participate in learner education and quality initiatives.

Skills

Obstetrics care

Gynecology procedures

Patient management

Surgical skills

Education

Board Certified OBGYN

Job description

Job Requirements

For the provision of in-house and ambulatory obstetrics and gynecology coverage you shall diagnose, treat, and manage the Hospital’s obstetrics and gynecology inpatients and outpatients presenting to labor and delivery or the emergency department, in accordance with the Service’s standard of care at the Hospital, including but not limited to the following:

• Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postpartum periods.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Treat diseases of female organs and monitor patients’ condition and progress, re‑evaluating treatments as necessary.
• Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed, preserving patients’ health and delivering babies safely.
• Provide in‑house coverage including evaluation and management for labor and delivery, in‑house and emergency department obstetric and gynecologic consults, and coverage of the mother‑baby unit for gynecologic, antepartum, and postpartum patients as scheduled.
• Perform gynecologic and obstetric surgical procedures as indicated.
• Provide outpatient ambulatory services and procedures with a schedule approved by the Vice President of Ambulatory Services of the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Group and the System Medical Director or Women’s and Infant Services and Subspecialty Programs.
• Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose the medical condition of patients.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Provide patient consultations at the request of an attending physician at the Hospital.
• Complete documentation of patient care services in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the Hospital’s policies and procedures governing patient medical records.
• Complete documentation to support professional billing for services in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the Employer’s and the Hospital’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards, including but not limited to maintaining the confidentiality of patients’ protected health information during the performance of clinical duties.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for the prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
• Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
• Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
• Perform other reasonable clinical duties as requested by the System Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, and Women’s Health Specialty. Physicians may be required to attend departmental meetings as deemed necessary.
• Under the direction of the System Medical Director of Women and Infant Services for the University of Maryland Capital Region Health, you are expected to participate in patient quality and safety projects, including physician medical record documentation review, Department and combined peer review, UMCAP Medical Group and Department meetings, and other patient safety and quality initiatives. You are encouraged to participate in at least 75% of the Department and combined peer review meetings and at least 75% of UMCAP Medical Group and Department meetings.
• Provide 4 x 24‑hour inpatient hospital coverage and 1 x 8‑hour outpatient ambulatory and surgical activity per month, or an equivalent commensurate with an annual 0.6 FTE. This includes a combination of 12‑hour or 24‑hour in‑house coverage shifts and 8‑hour outpatient ambulatory coverage shifts, covering weekdays and weekends. In‑house inpatient obstetrics and gynecology coverage shifts include labor and delivery coverage, emergency department and inpatient consultations, and obstetric and gynecologic surgical procedures as indicated and necessary. You will also be scheduled for compensated, unrestricted back‑up coverage for the Hospital as needed.
• Comply with all Department policies and guidelines as documented in the Departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in learner education as required by UMCAP, LCME, and ACGME. Learners include students, residents, and fellows as assigned by their respective specialties and departments and approved by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Obtain and maintain electronic fetal monitoring certification as provided by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) while providing obstetrics and gynecology coverage. Participate in Relias fetal monitoring modules and other educational activities regarding fetal monitoring and other patient safety and quality initiatives as determined by the Employer, Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the University of Maryland Medical System OB Council.

Work Experience

Board Certified OBGYN

Benefits

In addition to the base salary, there is productivity and quality incentive potential.