OB/GYN Hospitalist Physician - Outpatient Only

Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Exempt

This position exists for the physician to provide Obstetric and Gynecologic care for HealthNet patients and some Methodist Hospital patients utilizing appropriate and effective patient care plans. These need to be concisely documented, assuring continuity of care and patient education, while exercising appropriate cost-containment measures. This physician cares for patients in the outpatient setting at assigned HealthNet sites and in the inpatient setting at Methodist Hospital.

Direct Patient Care

• Conducts diagnostic procedures, therapies, consultations, referrals, education, screenings and preventive care.

Interpersonal Care

• Interacts appropriately with patients and staff. Treats patients and staff in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner. 
• Actively listens to concerns in a caring and compassionate manner, responds to questions and clearly explains diagnostics and treatment. 
• Apply a minimum of one health literacy method when communicating with patients/clients.

Patient Care Documentation

• Maintains adequate, concise and legible documentation including baseline and interval physical exam records, immunizations, problem records, medication records, drug allergies, subjective and objective data assessment, and diagnostic procedures. 
• Dictates or writes progress notes, operative notes, consultations and discharge summaries in a timely fashion. Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA.

Hospital Care

• Conducts daily patient rounds, writing daily progress notes in hospital charts, taking telephone calls about hospital patients and overseeing residents, nurse midwives, nurse practioners and other students in the management of hospital patients. 
• Takes a leadership role in ensuring quality teaching to residents, other students and staff. Oversees care for HealthNet patients, unassigned Methodist Hospital patients, and some private OB/GYN patients when requested.

Administrative Services

• Participates in the provider performance audit and on the Quality Assurance Committee. 
• Participates in peer review. 
• Arrives on time for meetings and clinic sessions, calling if more than fifteen minutes late for clinic sessions. 
• Returns telephone calls the same day or within one hour after hours, when assigned. 
• Utilizes appropriate infection control measures.

Community Services

• When requested, makes presentation in the community, attends annual board dinner, attends local board meetings and/or attends HealthNet Board meetings.
• Participates in professional networking activities as required.

Diversity & Inclusion:

• We commit to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feels valued and respected.
• We take a nondiscriminatory approach and provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement in respective departments, programs, and worksites.
• We strive to respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensures that all voices are valued and heard.
• We pledge to modeling diversity and inclusion and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

Who is HealthNet?

https://www.indyhealthnet.org/

HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet’s mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay. 

Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by the hiring manager.

Requirements

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Currently not sponsoring work visa.
• Requires current Indiana M.D. license.
• Requires Board certification or board eligibility.
• Requires DEA and SEA certification.
• Requires CPR certification.
• Requires completion of residency program.
• Requires