Company Overview

Sea Mar Community Health Centers was founded in 1978 with a single clinic in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle. Today, Sea Mar is Washington’s largest provider of community-based, comprehensive health care with over 36 medical clinics along the Puget Sound. We are looking for mission driven providers dedicated to serving underserved and diverse communities.

Job Summary

The physician will provide Obstetrics and Gynecology medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement. The physician will work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care. The physician prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board.T he physician participates in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with approval from the Medical Director and/or Health Center Administrator. The physician is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The physician will work as part of a care team to provide quality comprehensive services to Sea Mar patients.
• The physician provides Obstetrics and Gynecology medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement.
• The physician will provide appropriate hospital and institutional care as required for OB coverage.
• The physician may refer patients to medical sub-specialists or other sources of service when necessary.
• The physician prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board.
• The physician participates in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with approval from the Medical Director and/or Health Center Administrator.
• The physician is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience.

Hospital Information

• 1:6 hospital call covering one hospital only
• OB Hospitalist program in progress
• OB anesthesia 24/7
• Pediatric hospitalist 24/7
• Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• 19 State-of-the-art LDRP rooms with jet tub
• Excellent referral system to University of Washington for high-risk patients
• Allocated Gynecologic OR block time
• Access to DaVinci Robot

Qualifications and Skills

• Licensed MD or DO
• Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post-graduate residency in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology; board certification in the appropriate specialty or actively seeking board certification.
• A current DEA certificate
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
• Prior community health experience preferred, will accept new graduates.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary (annual increase with Sea Mar longevity)
• Relocation allowance
• 1 medical assistants per provider
• Robust ancillary staff including maternal support services
• Generous paid time off (32 days PTO, 10 paid holidays and 7 days of CME)
• OB compensation time (4.5 hours per week)
• Annual CME allowance (7 days and $2K, increases after 3 years)
• Occurrence based malpractice insurance
• Dental, medical and vision benefits (paid premium for the physician)
• Sabbatical leave
• Retirement contribution plus profit sharing plan
• Loan repayment options (all sites have a HPSA score of at least 19)
• J1 and H1 visa sponsorship available
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and friendly team of compassionate providers!

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