Session Physician

 

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

• 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

 

• Provides clinical consultation to advance practice physicians
• Provides hands-on clinical training to trainees including residents, fellows,
students and other clinicians.

• 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.

 

• 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

 

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

 

• 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.

 

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.

 

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.