Staff Physician

Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 215,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc. seeks a Staff Physician to provide direct medical care across the PPSE service area (MS, GA, AL). The role requires a Georgia MD license, BLS, and willingness to travel up to 75% to other PPSE locations.

You will lead clinical services including abortion and gynecologic care, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and excellent patient care. Requirements include a graduate degree in OB/GYN or Family Medicine, a current MD license, and a minimum of 3 years in family

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong computer literacy, including EHR systems and basic data entry.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate empathy with diverse patients.
• Accurate documentation and task completion.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to other PPSE locations.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides miscarriage management and abortion services within affiliate limits.
• Participates in delivery of PPSE clinical services, including abortion and advanced gynecologic procedures.
• Assists Medical Director in physician rotation and calls.
• Maintain active DEA license; manage controlled substances.
• Collaborate to maintain and implement Medical Standards and Guidelines.
• Attend monthly Provider meetings and contribute to credentialing.
• Provide clinical orientation and proctoring for staff; ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Independent and collaborative

Digital literacy / EHR

Empathy and cultural sensitivity

Documentation accuracy

Flexibility (weekends evenings)

Travel willingness

Spanish/English bilingual

Education

Graduate Degree in OB/GYN or Family Medicine

Georgia MD license

License in all practicing states

Basic Life Support (BLS)

3+ years family planning and abortion experience

Experience with digital health platforms

Spanish/English bilingual

Job description

Job Title: Staff Physician

Location: Varies - PPSE Service Area (MS, GA, AL)

Reports To: Staff Physician

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: 215,000 - 230,000

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Staff Physician will provide direct medical care to patients in accordance with the Medical Standardsand Guidelines, policies and procedures of PPSE. The Staff Physician will provide health care informationand services in an effective, efficient, and nonjudgmental manner. The Staff Physician will participate inPlanned Parenthood Southeast’s (PPSE) Compliance, Risk, and Quality Management program as a leader and clinical subject matter expert.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

1. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
3. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinicalenvironment.
4. Strong computer literacy, including EHR systems, Microsoft Office, and basic data entry.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate empathy with patients of diverse backgrounds.
6. Consistent follow-through and attention to accuracy in documentation and task completion.
7. Professional demeanor and appearance.
8. Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. Ability to relate to diverse communities.
9. Ability to read and implement written instructions.
10. Ability to physically assist a patient in distress.
11. Ability to provide or support the provision of objective information about all pregnancy options(abortion, adoption, or parenting).
12. Excellent bedside manner; ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients andstaff.
13. Strong commitment to PPSE’s mission and patient-centered values.
14. Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as required.
15. Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to other PPSE locations within Georgia.
16. Reliable means of transportation for on-site and off-site work.
17. If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid GA driver’s license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of the GA vehicle code are required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduate Degree from an accredited OB/GYN or Family Medicine program required.
2. A valid and current Georgia MD license is required.
3. Must comply with licensure requirements for practice capacity and have or obtain a current license inall practicing states.
4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
5. Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing Family Planning and Abortion services preferred.
6. Experience with digital healthcare delivery and management platforms.
7. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: including, but not limited to:

1. Provides miscarriage management and abortion services to the gestational limit of the affiliate.
2. Participates in the delivery of Planned Parenthood clinical services, as necessary including abortionservices and advanced gynecological services (including but not limited to colposcopy, complicatedIUC removal and insertion, complicated implant removal, and vulvar lesion evaluation/biopsy).
3. Assists the Medical Director and the Associate Medical Director in physician consultation call rotation.
4. Maintain active DEA license. Responsible for controlled substance ordering for the Gwinnett HealthCenter.
5. Collaborate with Director of Compliance, Risk, and Quality Management (CRQM) and MedicalDirector to maintain and implement the Medical Standards and Guidelines.
6. Attend and participate in monthly Provider meetings.
7. Serve as a member of PPSE’s Medical Management team to ensure delivery of high-quality care andexcellent patient experience.
8. Work with the Medical Management Team and Operations Leadership Team to improve processes,launch new services, and ensure all clinical policies are followed.
9. Participate as a member of PPSE’s Credentialing Committee.
10. Provides clinical orientation, training, and proctoring/performance management for AdvancedPractice Clinicians, RNs, for AB and/or procedural or sedation services.
11. Document accurately and clearly; demonstrate proficiency in PPSE’s Electronic Health Record system
12. Collaborate with Health Center Managers and staff to meet clinic goals, productivity benchmarks,and assigned tasks.
13. Stay up to date on reproductive health care developments and maintain CEU requirements forrequired licensure and certification.
14. Serves as a resource for clinical staff and provides back-up to the Medical Director as needed.
15. Maintain patient confidentiality and meet compliance requirements, including HIPAA.
16. Meet coding and documentation requirements.
17. Train/evaluate all staff on CLIA/Laboratory process.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director.