Session Physician

POSITION SUMMARY

Session physicians perform medical and surgical abortion procedures, LARC procedures
and provide medical consultation for staff during clinic hours and on call as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Clinical Care (85%)

• Provides medical care which may include medication abortion provision, LARC

placement and removal, contraceptive counseling and provision, STI counseling
and treatment, LEEP provision and surgical abortion services (to 24+0 weeks’
gestation, depending on location and prior experience/training) and/or vasectomy
in compliance with PPGNY’s Medical Standards and Guidelines.

• Participates in the on-call system as needed

Clinical Consultation and Training (10%)

• Provides clinical consultation to advance practice physicians
• Provides hands-on clinical training to trainees including residents, fellows,

students and other clinicians.

Administrative (5%)

• Participates in Center chart audit procedures and reviews laboratory and

diagnostic reports as appropriate.

• Reports to the Regional Associate Medical Director on all medical complications

and other matters as needed.

• Participates in PPGNY’s quality management activities, including Debriefings and

Root Cause Analyses, as required.

• Provides input into the formulation and revision of the agency’s medical standards

and guidelines and assures compliance with PPGNY’s and regulatory agencies’
standards and guidelines.

• Completes all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies and

standard practices in the areas of customer service, ADA and regulatory
compliance programs such as HIPAA. Works effectively with volunteers.

• Performs other related duties as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy,

health equity, and gender and racial justice

• A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to

racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.

• Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work

and build trust across cultural differences related to related to race, class, age,
gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity,
national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility

• Ability to manage and mentor a culturally diverse team, including creating and

sustaining an organizational culture that fosters inclusiveness and equity, and
providing positive and developmental feedback and accountability related to
practices including but not limited to equity

• Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental and culturally responsive care

across race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual
orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and demonstrates deep sense of accountability to patient experience

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Interpersonal

• Ability to remain focused and calm in stressful situations
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other members of the

health care team

• Willingness to function as a role model

Technical

• Proficiency with surgical abortion, LARC placement and removal and related skills
• Comfort with electronic health records

Subject Matter Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Abortion care and evaluation
• Thorough knowledge of surgical complications

Work Habits/Attributes

• Must be able to work in a busy clinical environment. Demonstrated ability to manage

health-related emergency conditions including independent decision making.

• Ability to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential information
• Ability to demonstrate and document evidence-based clinical judgment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Related Capability Requirements: Requires successful completion of

coursework culminating in certification either as Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of
Osteopathy and active status for certification by the American Board of
Obstetrics and Gynecology or the American Board of Family Medicine. Must be
licensed to practice in New York State.

• Experience Related Capability Requirements: Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience

with surgical abortion provision. Expertise in sexual and reproductive health care
is required. Requires basic computer/EMR proficiency.

• Licensures/Certifications: Current NYS Physician License and Registration.

Nexplanon certification. Current BLS certification.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks including use of a computer. Frequent
standing, walking, bending. Must be able to walk up and down stairs. Requires lifting or
moving of patients/supplies/equipment. Visual acuity sufficient to perform frequent work
on a computer screen and review printed reports and other materials. Requires the ability
to hear and to communicate orally with others. This role routinely uses standard office
equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, and medical
equipment and will require reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

This job operates in a professional office environment. Potential exposure to
communicable diseases and other conditions in a health center environment. May require
travel to other health centers, at times in inclement weather. Requires flexible schedule
and during peak activity periods work in excess of 7.5 hours per day and/or 37.5 hours
per week.

Salary

$1,700 per session