Physician - OBGYN Attending

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

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About The Position

The OBGYN Attending Physician works with the Department Chair to care for patients at the community outreach clinic, the Women’s Health Center, while supporting the clinical learning environment for students, residents, and medical staff and meeting department, hospital, and community needs.

The position includes clinical practice and supervision of advanced practice professionals, residents, and medical students. The attending guides service delivery to uphold high standards of patient care and safety, supports quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives, and provides leadership for learner and individual projects in these areas.

Administratively, the physician works under the direction of and in collaboration with the AC/PD and Department Chair. Responsibilities include supporting residency education and evaluation, participating in GME activities and committees, collaborating across departments, mentoring residents, and assisting with residency staff development, recruitment, and retention. The role may also include leadership and supervisory duties as directed.

Requirements

• Pennsylvania Medical License.
• ACOG board certification or board eligibility in general Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Membership in ACOG and other relevant specialty organizations as eligible.
• Commitment to enhancing patient care and advancing medical knowledge through clinical research and support of quality and patient-safety endeavors.
• Recognition as an excellent clinician.
• Collaborative working style and sensitivity to Medical Staff issues.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with fiscal issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients at the Women’s Health Center and develop solo practice sessions based on provider availability and access.
• Directly supervise advanced practice professionals, residents, and medical students’ patient-care activities.
• Support the education and supervision of providers, residents, and medical students in the Women’s Health Center.
• Guide service delivery to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
• Uphold institutional policies and procedures and promote quality-improvement and patient-safety activities.
• Provide leadership for learner and individual quality and patient-safety projects.
• Conduct activities in accordance with Reading Hospital’s Culture of Excellence.
• Work under the direction of and in collaboration with the AC/PD and Department Chair.
• Maintain familiarity with relevant ACGME common program requirements and OB/GYN residency committee program requirements.
• Participate in relevant THRHMC GME meetings and activities.
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship with the PD and PM.
• Participate in regular and ongoing resident evaluations as directed by the PD.
• Participate in cross-departmental collaboration and planning.
• Work harmoniously with members of the Medical Staff and other hospital staff.
• Participate on appropriate Medical Staff and Hospital committees as directed by the Department Chair or PD.
• Provide leadership and supervisory responsibilities as directed, such as outpatient services director or student clerkship director.
• Maintain personal compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws and applicable rules and regulations.
• Work with the Department Chair and AC/PD to support compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws and applicable rules and regulations among residents and medical students.
• Mentor and support residents, including helping Chief Residents transition to their chosen career paths.
• Participate in residency staff development planning, recruitment, and retention activities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan with a superb benefits package.
• Generous CME allowance and time.
• Top-tier retirement programs.
• Loan Forgiveness Assistance Program.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Relocation assistance.
• H1B visa and Green Card sponsorship; J1 Visa Waivers are not currently supported.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed