Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Las Vegas, NV

Southwest Medical Associates (SMA) is a multi-specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 300 providers, 21 medical health centers including six urgent care clinics, four convenient care centers, two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, an outpatient surgery center, plus E-visits and online options via Now Clinic telemedicine technology.  SMA offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. SMA is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.
 
We have an exciting practice opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN physician at one of our Las Vegas, Nevada clinics. 
   
In this role, you will provide comprehensive women’s health services to the membership of Southwest Medical through the provision of office services, deliveries and inpatient/outpatient surgical procedures.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health
Professionalism, as manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population
Systems-based practice, as manifested by actions that demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.
Maintain regular office hours during the week, and take primary and back-up calls to support the practice (including weekends and holidays)
Attend scheduled departmental and other mandatory meetings and participate on assigned committees
Assist with departmental recruitment efforts
Demonstrate community involvement to promote department,  Southwest Medical and Optum

Required Qualifications:

Board certified/Board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Must have completed accredited Obstetrics/Gynecology residency program.
Medical license in Nevada or ability to obtain prior to start of employment.
DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications:


Bilingual skills are a plus.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and basic computer skills are essential.
Advantages of our practice include:

Production model based upon RVU’s; 200+ deliveries/year per physician.
Monday-Friday office schedule. No clinic schedule on call days.
Hospital call is off site only. Calls are shared equally.
Full scope GYN practice with major and minor procedure days.
Excellent access to GYN-Oncology, Perinatology and NICU physicians.
Collegial group meetings are scheduled monthly.
 
 
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Job Keywords:  Physician, M.D., D.O., OB/GYN, Obstetrics and Gynecology, SWM, Southwest Medical, Las Vegas, NV, Nevada
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