General Obstetrics & Gynecology- Laborist | OBGYN | SOM | M89992

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine's Obstetrics and Gynecology department seeks a laborist to provide general obstetric care on the Labor and Delivery Unit. This shift-based role includes night and day duties and full-scope obstetric services.

The position involves teaching medical students and residents and contributing to departmental clinical research and scholarly activities. Minimum qualifications: completion of an ACGME-accredited OB/GYN residency and eligibility for

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME accredited OB/GYN residency.
• Eligible for Virginia medical license.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful, professional, and civil environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general obstetric care on the Labor and Delivery Unit.
• Participate in teaching activities for students and residents.
• Engage in department clinical research and scholarly activities.
• Contribute to service on departmental and university committees.

Education

ACGME accredited OB/GYN residency

Virginia medical license eligibility

Professional conduct and civility

Job description

Department Mission

The mission of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department is to provide the highest quality clinical care in both general and specialty Obstetrics and Gynecology to central Virginia. In addition to the clinical mission, the department has the allied goals of providing undergraduate and graduate medical education in the field and advancing the field through basic and clinical research.

Unit

School Of Medicine

Department

Ob Gyn

Department Mission

The mission of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department is to provide the highest quality clinical care in both general and specialty Obstetrics and Gynecology to central Virginia. In addition to the clinical mission, the department has the allied goals of providing undergraduate and graduate medical education in the field and advancing the field through basic and clinical research. Department faculty have a responsibility to provide service to their profession and to the University Community.

Chief Purpose

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking qualified candidates to provide specialty care in General Obstetrics and Gynecology at VCU Health. This position is designed to provide care primarily in General Obstetrics on the Labor and Delivery Unit. This laborist position will be primarily shift work with both night and day shifts. Candidates should practice the full scope of obstetric services. This position will include participation in student and resident education as well as in the department’s clinical research activities.

Responsibilities

Teaching

The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities to include actively participating in the department’s educational activities, with particular attention to educating students and residents in their core educational objectives while on the labor and delivery unit.

Research

The person filling this position is encouraged to initiate clinical research projects, but this is not a strict requirement for the position. They are expected to participate in and facilitate other department research and contribute to scholarly publications/presentations.

Service

The faculty member will serve on departmental, health system, and university committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field. The faculty member will be assigned to committees at the discretion of the division director and department chair.

Clinical

Full participation in the clinical activities related to inpatient obstetrics. Clinical activities are to be determined by the general obstetrics and gynecology division head and are expected to include inpatient care, surgery, and participation in nighttime shift duties.

Other

The faculty member will participate in department and institutional administrative activities as assigned by the division head and department chair.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME accredited OB/GYN residency
• Eligible for Virginia medical license
• Potential for scholarship or creative expression to complement and expand existing expertise in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated talent and experience in teaching and commitment to research, and patient care
• BC/BE by the American Board of OB/GYN

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Restricted Position

No

Rank

Open

Tenure

Ineligible

Months

12 months

Contact Name

Ashley Krauss

Contact Email

[e-mail]