OB/GYN – Faculty/Academic

Magnet Recognized, acute care hospital in West Reading, Pennsylvania seeks a OB/GYN for Academic/Faculty Role!

About the group:

Hospital is a 714-bed hospital that is home to many top-tier specialty care centers, an emergency department that includes a Level I Trauma Center and Maternity Center, which houses the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With more than 1,000 physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers across 49 locations, Reading Hospital has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines. It is listed as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for four consecutive years and received a 5-Star Rating from CMS two years in a row. Strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people.

Across the system, you’ll find many opportunities to build an outstanding career. With more than 11,000 team members, the company offers 27 urgent care facilities and a connected network of more than 143 primary care and specialty care locations, that includes 761 physicians and 367 Advanced Practice Providers.

• America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2017-2021)
• One of 10 Best Value Hospitals in Pennsylvania
• Top 2 percent of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes
• U.S. News & World Report Names Hospital a High Performing Hospital for Maternity
• Hospital Named 8 Best Hospital in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report

Responsibilities:

The role of the Ob/Gyn Hospitalist is to work with the Program Director (PD), Program Manager (PM) and Department Chair (DC) to provide leadership, teaching, supervision and planning for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology educational programs and care of patients of our community outreach clinic, the Women’s Health Center (WHC) with a focus on supporting the clinical learning environment for students, residents, medical staff to support the department, hospital and community needs.  

Clinical Activity: 

Clinical practice under the direction of the PD.

Develop solo practice sessions as per availability and access of provider. 

Clinical practice time will be spent in direct supervision of advanced practice professionals (APP), residents, and oversight of medical student patient care activities including the following:

Supervision and educational activities of providers, residents, and medical students in the Women's Health Center

Supervision and educational activities of residents and medical students in the Maternity Center including OB Triage and L&D

Supervision and educational activities of residents and medical students in the operating rooms at and its related sites including emergency room and inpatient units. 

Guide the delivery of services to assure the highest standard of patient care & safety. 

Uphold institutional policies and procedures. 

Promote quality improvement and patient safety activities.

Provide leadership in learner and individual projects in quality and patient safety. 

Scholarly Activity:

Maintain a high degree of interest and enthusiasm for research, presentation, and publishing:

Work with the PD on programmatic research activities. 

Work with the PD on grant funding for departmental, programmatic, and individual research activities. 

Help provide oversight of resident research activities. 

Under the direction of the PD participate in the following:

Departmental undergraduate medical education (UME), graduate medical education (GME) and continuing medical education (CME) programs. 

Support interprofessional education, collaboration, and service (IPECS) activities and programs 

Administration:

Understand the principles of and conduct all activities in accordance with a Culture of Excellence.

Function under the direction of and in collaboration with the AC/PD and DC.

Maintain a familiarity with relevant Accreditation Counsel for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) common program requirements including the 6 core competencies:

Patient Care

Professionalism

Medical Knowledge

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Practice based Learning and Improvement 

Systems based Practice

Maintain a familiarity with relevant OB/GYN residency committee (RC) program requirements

Participate in all relevant THRHMC GME meetings and activities.

Maintain a collaborative working relationship with PD and PM.

Participate in regular and ongoing resident evaluations as directed by PD.

Participate in cross departmental collaboration and planning.

Work in harmony with members of the Medical Staff, as well as other Hospital staff.

Participate on appropriate Medical Staff and Hospital committees as directed by the DC or PD.

Provide leadership and supervisor responsibilities as directed by the DC or PD (ex. Director of Outpatient services, Student Clerkship Director).

Assure personal compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws and all appropriate Rules and

Work with the DC & AC/PD to assure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws and all appropriate Rules and Regulations within the department by all Residents & medical students.

Mentor and support the Residents including assisting their transition from Chief Residents to their chosen career path.

Participate in residency staff development planning.

Participate in residency staff recruitment and retention activities.

Benefits & Perks:

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 Visas and Green Card Sponsorship (we cannot currently support J1 Visa Waivers).

About the area:

Berks County offers excellent schools, colleges, parks, and a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping and sporting attractions are in the vicinity. You will enjoy country living with easy accessibility to shore points, two airports and major metro areas, such as Philadelphia, Washington DC and New York City. 

Contact

Raymond Stiles

843-574-8233

raymond@nowhealthcare.org EOE