Ob/Gyn Physician - OB Hospitalists (Per Diem)

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Easton, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The St. Luke’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician provides high-quality, cost-effective medical care and participates in quality, patient satisfaction, and performance improvement initiatives. This position provides hospitalist coverage in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with 24-hour call shifts and approximately 7 to 8 shifts per month. The physician cares for OB/GYN patients, mentors OB/GYN residents and medical students, and participates in departmental quality, safety, and research initiatives.

St. Luke’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology includes more than 100 physicians and advanced practitioners across 40 practice locations. Its obstetrical program has more than 6,000 deliveries annually across three birthing facilities, with support from Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians and 24/7 neonatology services. The department also offers accredited OB/GYN and GYN oncology training programs, a robust surgical program, research support, and possible academic appointments through its affiliation with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

The role includes examining and treating patients, consulting with other physicians, rounding on assigned patients, supervising advanced practitioners, communicating with patients and referring physicians, contributing to patient and family education, and maintaining timely medical records and billing. The physician is expected to follow approved practice guidelines, attend practice meetings and continuing medical education, maintain licensure, and develop effective working relationships within the hospital and health network.

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited medical school and completed residency and/or fellowship in the specialty. Current or recent experience in the specialty is required, as are an MD or DO license in the state of practice and board certification or eligibility in the specialty. The physician must maintain medical staff membership and privileges, eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs, and qualifications for professional liability coverage.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Completion of residency and/or fellowship in the area of specialty.
• Current or recent experience in the area of specialty.
• MD or DO licensed by the state licensure board in the state of practice.
• Board certified or board eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board.
• Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
• Eligible for and maintain eligibility as a provider of Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
• Meet qualifications to participate in professional malpractice and other liability coverage programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations of patients.
• Provide consultations on patients as requested by other physicians.
• Round on assigned patients and patients requested for review, collaborating with an advanced practitioner as needed.
• Provide cost-effective, high-quality care based on evidence-based best practices.
• Make best efforts to follow standardized orders and practice guidelines approved by the medical staff.
• Assess and treat patients in a manner appropriate to their age, growth, and development, and communicate appropriately.
• Communicate regularly and promptly with referring physicians, patients, and their families.
• Participate in educating patients and their families.
• Participate in regular practice group meetings.
• Maintain current medical record documentation and respond promptly to chart review and completion requests.
• Submit timely and accurate billing information.
• Supervise Advanced Practitioners.
• Attend continuing medical education to maintain Pennsylvania/New Jersey licensure.
• Develop effective working relationships within the hospital and St. Luke’s University Health Network.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the specialty or service line.
• Provide hospitalist coverage and care to OB/GYN patients.
• Mentor OB/GYN residents and medical students.
• Participate in departmental quality, safety, and research initiatives.

Benefits

• Exceptional compensation package
• Starting bonus
• Relocation reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• CME allowance
• Teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development opportunities
• Work/life balance and flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree