Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (OB/GYN)

We are expanding our team to serve the needs of our community in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri area!  Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is excited to announce an opening for a OB/GYN for our Osage Beach Clinic!  COMC is a Missouri non-profit, federally qualified health center that has served Pulaski, Laclede, Camden and Miller counties for over 40 years.  Our goal is to provide the highest quality, affordable healthcare to the communities we serve. COMC is committed to leading the way to healthier communities by reducing barriers to care, ensuring access for all, and creating a positive working environment of engaged team members with a shared goal.  COMC is looking for a mission-driven team member who is comfortable working with patients with diverse backgrounds. Applicant must be a motivated, self-starter able to quickly adapt to new and changing conditions while maintaining a professional demeanor. 

Responsibilities:  Consistent with COMC’s goals and objectives as defined by the Board of Directors, providing comprehensive medical health care to all patients within the limitations of the clinic’s space, equipment, and support personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

Monitor and treat patients during pregnancy and childbirth, including prenatal advising up to delivery and postnatal care.

Provide examinations, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clinic, ambulatory, and hospitalized patients

Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

Perform surgical procedures as needed to preserve patient’s health and deliver babies safely.

Order and analyze necessary tests, screenings, biopsies, scans, etc. to effectively diagnose a problem

Direct, advise, and supervise medical staff including nurses, physician assistants, med techs etc. on proper procedures and protocol

Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results. Maintain adequate and properly documented records per COMC policy.

Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatment with patients and/or their family members as designated on patient HIPAA forms.

Prescribe or administer medication and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury

Conduct follow-ups with patients to monitor and track their condition.

Monitor patient conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

Refer patients to medical specialist or other practitioners as necessary

Implement and participate in medical programs consistent with the goals and objectives outlined by the Board of Directors.

Assure 24-hour management and accessibility to patients in a call rotation with other medical providers.

Develop and update patient care protocols with other medical providers.

Recommend medical supply and equipment purchases to the CEO and/or COO.

Participate in all COMC Quality Improvement policies and activities.

Participate in medical audits as required.

Assure compliance with infectious waste protocols.

Continue personal professional education as required to maintain licensure

Perform other appropriate duties as required.

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Qualifications Requirements:

Must have received M.D. or D.O. in Obstetrics and Gynecology from accredited medical school; possess a current Missouri license to practice medicine and current DEA licensure and BLS/ACLS certification. Specialty physicians must meet qualifications that are required for their specialty.

Language Skills:  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, staff, and regulatory agencies, when necessary. 

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to work with basic accounting concepts.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Other Skills and Abilities:  Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 35 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required.  Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle.  Overnight travel may also be required in specific incidences of training, conferences, etc.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory. 

About COMC:

Central Ozarks Medical Center has been providing quality health care in Central Missouri since 1979.  Central Ozarks Medical Center’s staff members are committed to leading the way to healthier communities.  COMC offers a wide range of services based on the needs of the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on offering high quality healthcare regardless of insurance status.

Our Mission

COMC is committed to leading the way to healthier communities by reducing barriers to care, ensuring access for all, and creating a positive working environment of engaged team members with a shared goal.

Our Values

At COMC, we use the following strategically anchored values to guide all our actions:

Selfless Service: We lead by example

Approachable: We communicate openly

Resilient: We enable and Inspire

Passionate: We promote community

Responsive: We take action

Resourceful: We collaborate

COMC offers a robust compensation and benefits package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long and short-term disability, and retirement. We provide vacation and sick time, six and a half paid holidays, and a float holiday to our full-time team members. Our full-time Providers receive Continued Medical Education (CME) paid days and funds each year for the purpose of maintianing licensure. Our Providers' malpractice insurance is fully covered by the FTCA.  As a FQHC with high HPSA scores, our Provider's are eligible to apply for student loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps.  

The scenic Lake Ozark area is a great location for raising a family and enjoying a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Conveniently located in the heart of Missouri, The Lake of the Ozarks is the Midwest's premier lake resort destination, voted the "Best Recreational Lake in the US," according to a USA Today readers’ poll.  A beautiful place to live, the Lake of the Ozarks offers world-class boating, golfing, shopping and fishing, and a wide variety of lodging, restaurants, state parks, and other recreational activities to appeal to all ages.  This is the place to enjoy a lifestyle that feels like a vacation!