Certified Midwife

Job description

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Heath is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full time Certified Midwife at our Southampton site. In consultation with physicians for high- risk patients, the Certified Midwife is responsible for planning, evaluating and delivering the health care of patients on assigned service, emphasizing preventive health measures and education of patient; and other duties as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Takes histories, performs physical examinations, prescribes treatment and medication for conditions falling in the scope of his/her specialty. Provides on call and hospital coverage for Health Center patients where contractually obligated to do so. Performs deliveries as outlined in midwifery protocols and practice privileges. Designs and participates in quality assurance act...