Physician - OB-GYN - Copperstate - Tucson, AZ

Physician - OB-GYN - Copperstate

Job Category Professional

Schedule Full time

Shift 1 - Day Shift

We are seeking an additional OB/GYN to join our team at TMCOne Copperstate OB/GYN in Tucson, Arizona.

TMCOne Copperstate is a respected practice that has been caring for the Tucson community for the past 30 years. We have a high volume of lovely patients in need of the full spectrum of obstetric and gynecologic care. We provide obstetrical care for low risk and high risk patients with consultation from our own Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians when desired. We provide in-office ultrasound services including nuchal translucency, detailed anatomy, 3-D gyn imaging, and ultrasound-guided procedures such as saline-infusion sonography. Our office is equipped with a surgical suite for in-office procedures including hysteroscopy and endometrial ablation. We have highly trained gynecologic and robotic surgeons with a focus on minimally invasive surgery for hysterectomy, myomectomy, pelvic organ prolapse, and incontinence. We would prefer an experienced OB/GYN, but will consider all qualified candidates!

Tucson is a year round active community with world renowned hiking, bicycling and other abundant activities. Tucson was named first Capital of Gastronomy in the United States with world renowned restaurants and food festivals.

Benefits

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with a sign on bonuses and relocation reimbursement

Benefits include

• Health (various options), life, vision, dental and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Advanced and continuing medical education
• Leadership opportunities
• Professional liability insurance with no tail coverage required (as it is incident based)
• Support and payment for mandatory license(s) and hospital credentialing

SUMMARY

Delivers primary or specialty care to new and established patients in accordance with the licensure and the highest standards of quality, integrity and compassion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Delivers healthcare in a professional manner that strives to meet or exceed those criteria set forth by NCQA, OSHA, CLIA, JCAHO, as well as the internal standards that seek continuous quality improvements.

Provides service to all new and established patients presenting to the practice who meet the standards for a positive physician-patient relationship. This may include the patient’s willingness to follow physician guidance and eligibility with a health plan, and/or other means to pay for services rendered. Physician must comply with terms of all payor contracts and any other legal requirements concerning discrimination, access to care and the standard of care.

Maintains Medical Records for all services rendered, tests ordered, prescriptions, advice, and communications, in a manner consistent with NCQA, Bomex, and other regulatory agencies, diagnostic and procedural coding documentation requirements and the standards of good medical care.

Maintains good standing with the Federal and State agencies avoiding any action that may lead to sanctioning, exclusion or other ineligible status, and will notify employer immediately of any action, notice, or event that could lead to exclusion or the allegation of malpractice. Physician will remain current with all licensure requirements, compliance training, to the Facility Code of Conduct, and other regulations or imperatives both current and as yet undefined.

Completes encounter forms (superbills) and submits daily – usually by the conclusion of the visit. Ensures that the procedural and diagnostic coding is easily affirmed by the legible documentation in the chart.

Manages staff in partnership with administration. Oversees office flow and makes recommendations for efficiency. (Administration is responsible for hiring, discipline, discharge and time-off requests. Physician and administration will work together to present a cohesive management style.)

Works with Administration to achieve a practice style that meets physician preference, quality criteria and fiscal responsibility. Physician and administrator work cohesively to manage costs and productivity. Physician allows administration to achieve or maintain fiscal responsibility by seeking prior approval for any non-routine supplies, appointment availability or other business decisions not directly related to clinical decision making. Physician works diligently to achieve a productivity standard that allows practice to not lose money and provide sufficient income to run a profitable practice providing quality care. Financial and scheduling decisions must be approved by administration and physician will cooperate to allow this Corporate standard to be met.

Remains in compliance with the terms of the contract as well as all clinical and employment-related policies and procedures, terms and conditions.

Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Doctor of Medicine degree.

EXPERIENCE : Prefer experienced, but will consider others

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION : Must be board certified or board eligible

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of all requirements of the Licensure and Board Certification regarding medical practice and the continuing medical education and re-certification requirements as described under the rules of the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners and the applicable professional societies.

Ability to build business/clinical relationships with medical staff that benefits TMCH and medical staff as a high priority.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations, such as Code via CPT and ICD-9.

Ability to prepare detailed reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical variances.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to build accurate business budgets, reasonably projecting operating expenses and revenues.

Ability to read and accurately interpret basic business budgetary and financial reports.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.