Job Description

Anticipated closing date: 3/14/2025

Position Salary Range: $ $155,115.52 /year - $ 208,462.28 / year.
Position Type: .75 FTE, Exempt.
Remote vs. On-Site: Up to 100% on-site (determined by clinical assignments).

Do I need to drive? Yes.

Schedule: .75 FTE, Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m (this could change based on operational needs).

The Objective: You are responsible for working closely with the CMO, physician colleagues, and PPRM staff to provide excellent patient care. You will be instrumental in implementing PPRM’s expanding medical services, ensuring sound clinical practices, and serving as many patients as possible for as long as possible within the medical policies and clinical standards established by the Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s (PPFA) National Medical Committee, PPRM’s Clinical Quality & Risk Management Team, and other relevant regulatory agencies.

Success: You know you will be successful when, as part of the Staff Physician Team, you provide the highest level of clinical care in our region. This requires seamless collaboration with PPRM staff throughout the agency and collaboration with the Department of Clinical Quality and Risk Management. Superb clinical care will be evident low complication rates, positive patient experience data, exemplary audits, and unblemished inspections/audits.

Snapshot: The Staff Physician is responsible for providing safe, competent, and inclusive medical care to patients. At the Chief Medical Officer’s request, they will assist with other administrative functions. These functions include, but are not limited to, the on-boarding, training, supervision, and clinical evaluation of licensed medical staff (including contract physicians) to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care. They will also assist with processes to ensure adherence to the PPFA Medical Standards and Guidelines and PPRM clinical protocols throughout the agency. This is a full-time, salaried, overtime-exempt position. This position is eligible to be part-time as needed.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or has achieved Active Candidate status for Board Certification, preferred Obstetrician/Gynecologist, with full range of reproductive health care, including gynecologic services, contraception services, colposcopy, and first and second trimester abortions.
• Must be take the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology Certifying Examination (achieving Board Certification) within 2 years of hire
• Currently licensed to practice medicine in Colorado and eligible for licensure in Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
• Must have current DEA registration in Colorado and eligible for registration in Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
• Ability to function comfortably in protocol-based practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team with all levels of PPRM staff.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel as required.
• Must be willing to be on call for patient emergencies.
• Strong computer skills in electronic medical records, telemedicine video platforms, MS Office, and the ability to quickly learn new technology.

Key Approaches to the Work:

• Strong attention to detail
• Collaborative team-player
• Effective Communicator
• Inclusion and Equity Champion

Primary Areas of Responsibility/Essential Functions:

Physician Duties : direct patient care, assuring outstanding quality of services provided; serve as a support and mentor, stepping in when necessary to ensure clinical care follows protocols and that patients receive best possible care

• Provides direct medical care in both family planning and abortion services in accordance with Planned Parenthood Federation of America Medical Standards and Guidelines and PPRM clinical protocols and operating procedures.
• Provides first and second trimester abortion procedures.
• Provide medication abortion in-clinic and via telemedicine models.
• Lead PPRM Medical Staff in patient care and management of challenging clinical situations, including procedural complications.
• Lead PPRM Medical Staff in creating management plans for medically complicated patients.
• Serve as a training and/or overseeing physician for Advanced Practice Clinicians in any PPRM state where the staff physician is also licensed.
• Works in electronic health records and provides support to other medical staff and contract physicians.
• Supports and participates in training programs for Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, and unlicensed health center staff.
• Provides medical consultation to Medical Staff and Nursing Staff regarding the clinical management of specific patients.
• Expands knowledge base by staying abreast of current medical literature, evolving medical standards and relevant advances within the field.
• Participates in Research initiatives/projects.
• Other duties as required.

Administrative : be an active contributor on the Staff Physicians team, providing insight, perspective and guidance; set the tone for others in patient care and as a member of an internal team focused on providing consistently outstanding care while modeling PPRM’s values.

• Embodies and supports PPRM’s values and service standards in interactions with staff, patients, and third parties.
• Assist and collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer in assuring that physician services are provided in accordance with Planned Parenthood Federation of America Medical Standards and Guidelines and PPRM clinical protocols and operating procedures.
• Participates in the hiring, supervision, professional growth, and evaluation of Medical Staff and Contract physicians.
• Serves as a liaison with the PPRM administrative staff.
• Supports the implementation of medical standards, protocols, and procedures for the entire organization.
• Works collaboratively throughout the organization to ensure the adoption of standards and policies for all functional aspects of clinical services that result in patient experience improvements.
• Provides medical guidance to Medical Staff and Nursing Staff members.
• Supports the autonomous delivery of services by mid-level providers.
• Review and contribute to reports of patient care occurrences.
• Assist in management of PPRM’s pharmacy program, which may include the ordering of controlled substances and other pharmaceuticals.
• Actively supports a patient-focused approach to health care.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service, both internally and externally, by working towards a positive outcome with any problems encountered.
• Travel to provide medical services, as needed and determined by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Travel within PPRM’s three state region and nationally for conferences.
• Timely submission of accurate expense reports.

Abortion Care: We all work in abortion care, whether it is referrals, information, education, counseling, performing, scheduling, etc. In this role, you’ll be educating and informing the Latinx community about reproductive rights and freedoms, including abortion.

Benefits at PPRM include:

• A predictable schedule and dedicated individualized paid training.
• 401K/Safe Harbor Contributions (We contribute to your 401K after an allotted period of time).
• Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage.
• Employee Loan Program.
• Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership.
• PPRM Internal Benefits Program.
• Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave.
• PTO and Sick Time.
• Float Holidays (You pick your holidays).
• Bereavement Leave.
• And More!

COVID-19 Protocol: Vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be a condition of employment. However, all Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st. Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date. 

Background Check Required:

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Us:

Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission. Learn More

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