OB/GYN - Outpatient-only

This position is at our: Chico Cohasset - Womens Health and Dental site.
Job Description:

Shift: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Outpatient No-Call OB/Gyn at Tribal Clinic - Up to $125K Sign-On Bonus For Eligible New Hires! Part-time or full-time

***We welcome applicants with valid licensure from any U.S. state or territory.***

As an OB/Gyn at our Chico, CA, clinic, you will provide outpatient OB/Gyn services to both Native American and non-Native patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct perinatal and office gynecology medical services to program patients in the outpatient setting.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining professional relationship with ancillary medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical services within the community.
• Evaluate abnormal laboratory studies, imaging and other tests and prescribe treatment as necessary.
• Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists if problem cannot be treated in-house.
• Work in conjunction with other Medical Clinic personnel in providing ongoing health education and information on preventative medicine.
• Assist in Clinical staff quality assurance and peer review, as needed.
• Maintain the standards of care within applicable area and scope of practice.
• Responsible for communicating problems identified involving personnel, medical staff, patients, families and the general public to the Clinic Manager or appropriate leadership.
• Provide consultation for mid-level providers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• California licensed OB/GYN or FP/OB, (Board Certification preferred). Out-of-state license is accepted, but must be able to obtain California license within one year.
• Two (2) years clinical experience in FQHC tribal clinic preferred. Experience including high-risk OB required.
• Maintain current DEA registration.
• Sensitive to Indian culture and health needs.
• Demonstrates understanding of age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served by adapting style, treatment and plan to each population.Staff Physician WHC updated 2025-03 FINAL.docx 2
• Ability to use electronic health records and maintain current, accurate medical records. Familiarity with Microsoft applications, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, & Teams.
• Demonstrates honesty, ethical behavior, and a commitment to doing what is right, building trust and respect among the healthcare team and the community.
• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, protocols, and the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational problem-solving and analytical skills
• Reliable Transportation and ability to adhere to regular attendance.

Native Preference. Northern Valley Indian Health provides Native Preference in hiring practices for qualified Native applicants, in accordance with its policy. NVIH is also an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.
Job Benefits:

Benefits

• Up to $125K sign-on bonus, plus relocation for eligible new hire
• Ample time for each patient appointment
• Outpatient only - no on-call or weekend work
• 401(k) with employer match
• Multiple loan repayment options
• Generous PTO accrual starting at 4 weeks per year for full-time staff
• Flex work schedule (9/80) available if desired, to support work/life balance, with part-time applicants also considered
• 14 paid holidays
• Dedicated time for administrative and supervision tasks
• Option for faculty appointment and student and resident teaching
• Generous medical (HSA and PPO), dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Supplemental provider benefits including CME leave, CME funds, and license and DEA renewal fees
• Possibility for additional generous sign-on bonus through the local hospital
• Malpractice insurance included

Chico, California, is a beautiful Northern California city which boasts:

• Two residency programs, in Family Medicine and Psychiatry
• Bidwell Park, one of the country’s largest city parks, which stretches for 11 miles into the foothills of the Sierras
• Lots of outdoor activities
• A Level II trauma hospital with an ER and a Labor & Delivery ward, staffed by hospitalists, laborists and nurse midwives
• Median home value $450K

About NVIH:

• We are a tribal FQHC that is known in the community for excellence in our medical services in Primary care, Pediatrics and Women’s Health, as well as Dental, Behavioral health, and Specialty services.
• Our leadership collaborates closely with its medical staff, providing an excellent working environment for physicians.

From: Northern Valley Indian Health