OB/GYN Physician

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Job description

At Neighborhood Health Center, you'll find a kind and rewarding workplace with a fulfilling mission of providing impactful healthcare while striving for health equity. Neighborhood is the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Western New York. Together, we provide high quality care to diverse individuals and families, regardless of ability to pay.

Responsibilities:
Provides feedback on staff skills for performance reviews, updates on staff issues and consistently reports concerns to supervisor/manager.
Work in collaboration with other health care providers and agencies to provide, and where appropriate, coordinate services to individuals and families. Primary health care consists of a broad range of personal health care services including:
Promotion and maintenance of health
Prevention of illness and disability
Basic care during acute and chronic phases of illness
Guidance and counseling of individuals and families
Referral to other health care providers and community resources when appropriate
Practices within a health care system that provides consultation, collaborative management of referral as indicated by the health status of the patient
Manages women's health care, including pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care, newborn care, family planning and gynecological needs of women.
Evaluates test findings, makes initial medical diagnosis and initiates appropriate action to facilitate the implementation of the therapeutic plan consistent with the continuing health care needs of the patient in accordance with accepted protocols.
Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
Practices in accordance with the standards defined by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Participates in on-call coverage for the department including day, evenings, holidays and weekends.
Attends All Staff, Departmental, QA/QI and any project meetings
Attends in-services and trainings or other required meetings to enhance professional growth and development through educational programs.
Provides outreach and speaking to community groups.
Assists in the development of procedures and polices related to accountabilities.
Assists in developing and implementing metrics to measure effectiveness of this position.
Adheres to universal precautions and infection control standards of practice within the clinical setting.
Maintains competency in organizational emergency protocols and response.
Adheres to HIPAA practice standards of patient confidentiality at all times including use of EHR.
Adheres to clinical standards of dress appropriate for health care professionals.
Other duties as assigned.

Compensation: $230,000-245,000 annual salary (based on a full-time, 40 hour work week)

_Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components._

Sign on bonus: This position qualifies for a sign on bonus to be paid incrementally throughout the successful employees' first year of employment.

Tuition Reimbursement Potential: Our FQHC status provides a unique opportunity for tuition reimbursement for Physicians, up to $50,000 for a full time commitment and up to $25,000 for a part time commitment. A two year commitment to serve at a FQHC is required. This tuition reimbursement program requires application and is not guaranteed.

Requirements:
Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy, licensed in NYS prior to start date
Board-eligible or Certified in field of specialty prior to start
Outstanding "bedside manners": patient-centric with empathy, excellent active listening and communication skills, engaging and efficient
Superior clinical capabilities and judgment
Focused on collaborative team-based care
Responsive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high accountability environment
Proficient in EHR systems
Flexible
Excellent judgment and ability to prioritize resources where they will be most useful
Comfortable receiving and providing appreciative and corrective feedback
Engaged in learning and continuous quality improvement
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills with a culturally diverse patient and staff population
Proficient in working with in-person or telephonic interpreters
Passionate about providing high quality primary health care to low-income, undeserved residents and those lacking access to health care

Why Neighborhood?

There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Neighborhood. We offer a kind, diverse, team-based work environment with competitive compensation and potential bonus, as well as comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, 403b match, health savings accounts, generous paid time off and loan forgiveness, if applicable.

Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to the practice of equity and inclusion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $230,000.00 - $245,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Loan forgiveness
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Visa sponsorship
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
On call

Experience:
Ob/Gyn: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
BC/BE (Preferred)
Medical License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
Buffalo, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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