About the job

    AI Summary

    The OBGYN Locum Tenens position involves performing medical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, and minor surgical procedures. Responsibilities include health education, disease prevention, maintaining accurate records, and providing consultation and backup for mid-level practitioners. The role requires independent and collaborative work with medical staff, managing a patient volume of 18-21 daily, and flexibility for evenings and weekends.

    Physician - OBGYN

    Location: California

    Job Description:

    • Perform medical examination and evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, minor surgical procedures, follow-up consultation, and health education following clinical policies and procedures.
    • Identify, evaluate, and address disease prevention and health promotion issues for patients while administering quality care.
    • Educate patient and/or family about preventive care, medical issues, diagnosis, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
    • Request patient referrals for specialty services, labs, and tests as necessary.
    • Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.
    • Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations in compliance with state regulatory standards and clinic policies and procedures.
    • Perform all duties in support of successful implementation to EHR/EPM.
    • Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, allowing for consultation, collaboration, or referral.
    • Provide medical consultation and back-up for mid-level practitioners, including review of 5% of charts for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
    • Back-up includes immediate electronic (cell phone, fax, email) or direct communication.

    Patient Volume:

    • 18-21 patients per day (top performing physicians assist 25-30 per day)

    Patient Mix:

    • Varies by location, but must be able to assist pediatric through geriatric.
    • Work flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, as necessary.
    • May have oversight of medical interns, NPs, and PAs.
    • Perm candidates considered.

    Credentials:

    • California license, BC/BE, DEA, ACLS

    Compensation and Benefits:

    • Travel, Housing, and Medical Malpractice provided.