FamMed Physician Womens Health Consultant

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Part-Time Family Medicine Physician – Women’s Health Consultant is a licensed independent practitioner who provides outpatient Women’s Health and obstetric care within the scope of Family Medicine and serves as a clinical consultant for the Women’s Health and Family Medicine teams.  The Physician focuses on direct patient care in Women’s Health and outpatient obstetrics, skills development and coaching for Nurse Practitioners, and advisory support to standardize processes and clinical quality across sites providing Women’s Health and obstetric services.  This position does not have supervisory responsibilities and functions in a collaborative, advisory capacity.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

• Providing health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, independent diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions related to Women’s Health and outpatient obstetrics within the scope of Family Medicine training and privileges.
• Developing and managing medical plans of care for individuals and families, collaborating with Women’s Health and Family Medicine providers as appropriate.
• Providing health care services for which the Physician is educationally prepared, licensed, and credentialed, and for which ongoing competency has been established and maintained.
• Managing common Women’s Health concerns, including prenatal and postpartum care, contraception, gynecologic conditions appropriate to outpatient primary care, and related primary care needs.
• Applying evidence-based practice and sound clinical judgment to support high-quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Serving as a clinical resource and patient advocate for individuals and families receiving Women’s Health and obstetric care.
• Assisting in skills development and coaching for Nurse Practitioners providing Women’s Health and obstetric care, including direct observation, case review, and feedback within an educational and supportive framework.
• Collaborating with Nurse Practitioners and other clinicians to identify strengths and opportunities for growth in clinical skills, documentation, and clinical decision making related to Women’s Health and outpatient obstetrics.
• Participating in the development and refinement of standardized clinical workflows, order sets, and care pathways for Women’s Health and obstetric services across Women’s Health and Family Medicine clinics.
• Providing consultation on complex or challenging clinical cases, including informal curbside consultations and structured case conferences as requested.
• Assisting in aligning clinical practices across sites with current evidence-based guidelines, organizational policies, and applicable quality metrics related to Women’s Health and obstetrics.
• Collaborating with leadership and clinical teams to identify training needs and contributing to education sessions, case discussions, and in-service trainings.
• Supporting efforts to improve consistency in documentation, coding practices, and use of the EHR to support clinical quality, care coordination, and reporting.
• Participating in quality improvement activities related to Women’s Health and obstetric care, including review of quality data, identification of improvement opportunities, and development of action plans in collaboration with clinical and quality teams.
• Collaborating with Women’s Health and Family Medicine providers, nursing, behavioral health, pharmacy, and other team members to support integrated, team-based care.
• Providing feedback to organizational leadership regarding clinical and operational issues that impact Women’s Health and obstetric services, with an emphasis on standardization and quality.
• Supporting the integration of Women’s Health services across sites, helping to reduce variation in practice patterns and promoting best practices.
• Maintaining effective, respectful communication with all members of the care team, modeling collaborative and patient-centered care.
• Demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Pursuing ongoing personal and professional development, including maintenance of clinical competencies and engagement in continuing medical education related to Women’s Health and obstetrics.
• Carrying out Vibrant Health’s mission: We provide access for all to integrated and high-quality care that fosters health beyond our walls.
• Accepting and using supervision, direction and consultation to maximize available resources and support effective, team-based care.
• Performing additional responsibilities as needed to maintain and improve effective functioning of the Women’s Health and obstetric services and to advance the mission of the organization.
• Carrying out all job responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures and compliance requirements.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Kansas and/or Missouri (as applicable to practice location).
• Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Demonstrated training and experience in outpatient Women’s Health and obstetric care within the scope of Family Medicine, including prenatal care and common gynecologic conditions appropriate to outpatient practice.
• Current DEA registration as required for scope of practice.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based, multidisciplinary environment.
• Interest and aptitude in teaching, coaching, and mentoring Nurse Practitioners and other clinicians.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical setting, prioritizing tasks, and adapting to changing clinical needs.

Individual must:

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Prior experience in a community health center, FQHC, or comparable safety-net environment.
• Experience in clinical education, mentoring, or faculty/teaching roles.
• Experience with quality improvement, population health, or value-based care initiatives related to Women’s Health and obstetrics.
• Familiarity with standardized clinical protocols, care pathways, and EHR optimization for Women’s Health and obstetric services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.  The Physician functions as a clinical consultant, coach, and collaborator without involvement in disciplinary actions or performance management.

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move materials that may weigh up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Trauma Informed Care

At Vibrant Health, we understand that many, if not most, people have experienced trauma in their lives. We have made a commitment to trauma informed care and support and educate team members continued development of understanding of how trauma affects individuals and coping strategies. We expect employees to incorporate their understanding about trauma into interactions with our patients and families, clinic visitors, and with each other.

Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.