Full Time OBGYN Job TACOMA, WA

2023-7745

3 months ago

Posted by: Defense Health Agency

Employer: Defense Health Agency

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES 1. Serves as Physician in Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Antepartum Diagnostic Center, OB/GYN clinic, Labor and Delivery, the Operating room, and other areas where Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation is requested to include but not limited to the Emergency room and the main Operating Room. Will be the attending on Labor and Delivery and take Labor and Delivery call. Performs highly responsible duties in the advanced examination, diagnosis and treatment of the full range of Obstetrical patients. Conducts complete ultrasound examinations and Obstetrical examinations of patients reporting to the clinic, plus consultations on patients in the clinic or hospital. Ultrasound examinations include a variety of conditions ranging from routine Obstetrical ultrasounds to high risk obstetrical scans to include but not limited to, nuchal translucency, fetal anatomy survey, fetal echocardiogram, Doppler studies (umbilical artery Dopplers, MCA Dopplers, and venous Dopplers), biophysical profile, growth scans, and endovaginal scans for assessment of dating, cervical length, adnexal masses, or other evaluation. Performs amniocentesis, and other procedures commonly performed in a Maternal-Fetal Medicine program. Independently performs ultrasound examinations, working with or without the assistance of a Sonographer. Supervises Sonographers, Residents, Interns, students or Nurses in training, review, and interpret, and report all forms of ultrasound examinations. Utilizes and performs screening and diagnostic modalities as well as provide primary preventive care and education for women seen in the Obstetrics and Antepartum Diagnostic Center, or Labor and Delivery. Evaluates each case and administers appropriate treatment or refers to staff in other specialties for necessary treatment. 2. Supervises sonography staff and daily clinic operations. Provides consultation in the field of Maternal Fetal Medicine and complicated Obstetrical patients to the Residents and Staff. Advises on problem cases and furnishes information of teaching value to Residents, Interns, and Students. 3. Participates in the medical education training program within the department. Guides, instructs, and trains residents, interns, medical students, and other professional personnel as required in all aspects of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and high risk Obstetrical care. Lectures to department personnel on various aspects of Obstetricsand MaternalFetal Medicine when requested. 4. Attends departmental and service specific conferences and lectures, QA and process improvement. Maintains current knowledge of Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine through annual continuing medical education and Maintenance of Certification by the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Participates in special research projects. Performs other duties as assigned.

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