Director of Women's Health

Overview

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Overview Of Position

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Women’s Health Director is responsible for oversight of the clinical care pertaining to women’s health issues (prenatal care, obstetrics, gynecology, breast health, etc) for patients of the organization consistent with accepted professional standards. This physician leader will be called to be collaborative and innovative in developing programs that improve care for a high-risk population in partnership with primary care providers, medical and operations leaders as well as outside agencies.

Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position. Must represent the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.

• Demonstrate leadership and management skills that foster a culture of mentoring, coaching, motivating, and engaging staff.
• Model and communicate key values in the community and to staff in a way that supports Cherry Health’s mission.
• Educate and empower staff to be adept at meeting current and future organizational needs, and adjust scheduled staff clinical hours, priorities, and assignments to ensure efficient operation, based on workload.
• Development of standards for office gynecologic procedures performed by Cherry Health Medical Clinicians and other staff. Train, supervise, evaluate competencies, and address performance issues consistently, promptly and appropriately.
• Plan and facilitate meetings to communicate organization initiatives and updates to staff.
• Participate in development and review of clinical quality initiatives relative to women’s healthcare.
• Serve as a liaison between Women's Health clinical staff and Cherry Health administration.
• Evaluate barriers to productivity and develop and implement solutions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical programs and implement changes that ensure high clinical quality and meet internal and external standards.
• Advise and support the Chief Medical Officer on issues related to women's healthcare.
• Participate in the peer review process.
• Represent Cherry Health at outside committee meetings when appropriate (hospital, insurance, regulatory, government, quality initiatives, etc.).

• Maintain a clinical practice and perform essential duties and responsibilities expected of Cherry Health OBGYN Physicians as follows:
• Provide excellent direct patient care in a comprehensive, compassionate, and team-based manner.
• Assist in the coordination and/or supervision of prevention services that apply to all patients seen.
• Maintain privileging at a local surgical center to ensure access to gynecological surgical care that is in scope with FTCA coverage for FQHCs.
• Provide medical evaluation and treatment of ill patients based on scientific knowledge.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for each patient.
• Prescribe medication and order referral and diagnostic studies when indicated.
• Recommend lifestyle changes as appropriate to improve health and quality of life.
• Follow and interpret diagnostic results and ensure that the patient is notified of these results and any further steps that may be needed.
• Promote team-based care to better serve patients. This includes and is not limited to: MA, nursing staff, RD, Pharmacist, Community Health Workers, Behavioral Health, Optometrists and Dentists.
• Provide coverage for patients when other women’s health providers take leave.
• Provide guidance to Nurse Practitioners, Physician’s Assistants and Nurse Midwives through a collaborative physician agreement.
• Participate in the peer review process.
• Follow clinic policies, procedures, and protocols, to achieve Cherry Street Services Inc. goals and objectives.
• Strive to achieve high quality metrics under the direction of Cherry Health’s Quality Assurance program.
• Serve as a liaison with the medical community and establishes and maintains linkages with external agencies and organizations.
• Attend regular internal and external departmental meetings to ensure progress in meeting clinical program and agency goals.
• Understand and adhere to…