Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

OB/GYN Physician

Responsible for providing inmate patients with medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and diagnosing, treating, and preventing female-related diseases, particularly those affecting the reproductive systems. This position is for 12 hours a week at Essex County Correctional Facility, Newark, NJ.

Job Description

• Reports to the assigned facility at the designated time to examine referred patients
• Assures the implementation and ongoing supervision of the on-site chronic clinics
• Consults with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to inmates
• Assumes the role of primary care physician with the coordination of on and off-site care needs
• Supervises the clinical services provided by the professional and paraprofessional staff
• As directed, visits patients housed in the medical unit and records encounters in patient progress notes using SOAP format
• Cares for and treats women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods
• Advises patients concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention
• Be prepared to conduct emergency child delivery, whether natural or cesarean
• When appropriate, utilizes available in-house resource personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral
• Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency situations
• Maintains proper certification for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual judgment and actions
• Utilizes standard precautions when providing any invasive procedures for diagnostic or routine studies or handling specimens
• Keeps patient information confidential and respects the patient's right to privacy, in accordance with accepted confidentiality practices for incarcerated individuals
• Abides by the security regulations of the facility
• Notifies the Administrator of changes in scheduled coverage and assists in arranging coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time
• Serves as Chairperson of the Medical Audit Committee
• Annually reviews and approves clinical protocols, clinical policies, procedures, and medical disaster plan
• Assists with the development of medical audit criteria
• Oversees the on-site quality assurance program, including infection control and review & action on inmate complaints
• Serves as discussion leader for selected service training classes
• Represents the health care program in discussions with local civic groups or visiting officials
• Monitors referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care
• Monitors non-formulary medication utilization at the assigned facility
• Is available for the resolution of administrative/medical issues
• Assists in the screening, interviewing, and evaluating the credentials of healthcare providers
• Ensures that all physician documentation is dated, timed, legible, problem-oriented, and signed
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must possess a degree in medicine (M.D./D.O.) from an accredited medical school with a specialty in OB/GYN
• Must be licensed to perform medicine and must be CDS-certified