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PHYSICIAN - OB/GYN

Independence Health System · Butler, Pennsylvania, US

The Physician, OB/GYN examines, diagnoses and treats hospitalized and outpatient patients. The position manages patients through the continuum of hospital ca...

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The Physician, OB/GYN examines, diagnoses and treats hospitalized and outpatient patients. The position manages patients through the continuum of hospital care by collaborating with other medical professionals including Clinical Assistants, Medical Assistants, Clerical, and Administrative staff. The position orders treatments, tests, medication and consults with other specialty physicians and primary care physician where appropriate. The position performs surgical procedures to prevent or surgically correct injury, treat disease, or abnormalities by using surgical techniques to increase patient functioning. Essential Job Functions: - Diagnose, treat and prevent medical conditions that affect women. - Monitor and treat patients during pregnancy and childbirth. - Prescribe medications or treatment regimens as appropriate. - Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiography and advanced imaging. - Perform surgical procedures to prevent or surgically correct injury, treat disease, or abnormalities by using surgical techniques to increase patient functioning. - Refer patients to medical specialists, social services or other professionals as appropriate. -...