Family Medicine Physician with Obstetrics (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Family Medicine Physician with Obstetrics provides comprehensive, continuous medical care to patients of all ages, including prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care. This role emphasizes preventive care, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions, women’s health, and obstetric services, while coordinating care across the healthcare continuum to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Deliver full-spectrum obstetric care, including prenatal care, labor and delivery management, and postpartum follow-up, consistent with training and privileges
- Perform routine gynecologic care, including well-woman exams, contraception counseling, and cervical cancer screening
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Deliver preventive care including health maintenance, screenings, and immunizations
- Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease
- Perform office-based procedures and obstetric procedures as appropriate
- Coordinate care with obstetrics, pediatrics, specialists, hospitals, and ancillary services
- Provide patient education regarding wellness, pregnancy, disease prevention, and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, population health, and patient safety initiatives
- Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, and clinical staff as applicable
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program with obstetrical training
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Family Medicine
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
- BLS and ACLS required; additional obstetric certifications as required by scope of practice
Skills and Competencies
- Broad clinical expertise across the lifespan, including obstetric care
- Strong diagnostic, procedural, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to manage both routine and urgent obstetric situations
- Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care
Work Environment
- Outpatient clinic, labor and delivery unit, and hospital setting
- Call coverage including obstetrics as determined by practice needs
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout clinic and hospital environments
- Manual dexterity for examinations, office-based, and obstetric procedures
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and delivery care
Requirements
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
