Physician - OB/GYN

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a healthcare provider to treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods. The role includes diagnosing and treating diseases related to the female reproductive system while ensuring quality patient care.

Essential duties involve recording medical histories, performing surgeries, and supervising other practitioners. Candidates must possess a medical degree, relevant certifications, and the ability to practice in Missouri. This position is crucial for the health center's women’s health initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• Active/current DEA and BNDD certificate is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of female genital, urinary, and rectal organs.

Responsibilities

• Record findings in patients' medical records.
• Advise and assist with referrals for backup services.
• Deliver infants and care for mothers post-childbirth.

Skills

Obstetrics and Gynecology expertise

Patient management

Surgical skills

Certification in CPR

Education

Medical degree (MD or DO)

Board eligible or certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Current or ability to obtain Missouri licensure

Job description

Summary

Treats women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods. Diagnoses and treats disease and disorders of female genital, urinary and rectal organs by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Record findings in patients medical records
• Advise and assist with referrals for back-up services
• Cooperate in preparing claims for third-party insurance billing
• Monitor and give guidance on specialized services including laboratory, pharmacy, etc.
• Participate in rotating duty on 24-hour answering service coverage
• Directly supervise mid-level practitioners
• Maintain hospital privileges for in-patient care as appropriate to individual practice
• Participate in patient education within the health center and community
• Assist with quality assurance program related to direct patient care
• Elicit and record information about patient's medical history
• Examine patient to ascertain condition, utilizing physical findings and diagnostic images, laboratory results, and patient's statements as diagnostic aids
• Determine need for modified diet and physical activities, and recommend plan
• Periodically examine patient, prescribing medication or surgery, if indicated
• Deliver infant, and care for mother for prescribed period of time following childbirth
• Perform cesarean section or other surgical procedure as needed to preserve patient's health and deliver infant safely
• Treat patients for diseases of generative organs
• Care for patient throughout pregnancy
• Perform surgery as needed to correct malfunctions or remove diseased organ
• Discuss problem with patient and prescribe medication and exercise or hygiene regimen

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPR certification
• Active/current DEA and BNDD certificate
• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited college or university
• Board eligible or certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Current or ability to obtain Missouri licensure to practice medicine