GYN - Surgeon

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc.; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc. seeks an experienced MD/DO Gynecologist to lead women’s health services and provide expert clinical care. You will develop evidence-based protocols and oversee APPs to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

The role emphasizes teaching and quality improvement, with strong communication within a multidisciplinary team. NY license and board certification required, with 3–5 years of gynecologic practice preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with specialization in Gynecology.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in OB/GYN.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in NY.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in gynecologic practice (OB experience not required).
• Experience mentoring or supervising APPs strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to medical ethics, patient confidentiality, and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in all areas of Gynecology, including preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services.
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and best practices to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective patient care.
• Diagnose and manage complex gynecologic conditions; perform in-office and surgical procedures such as hysterectomies, laparoscopies, and colposcopies.
• Support and mentor APPs (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) to ensure clinical excellence and coordinated care delivery.
• Maintain open and effective communication with staff, patients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide clinical oversight, guidance, and education to APPs in the delivery of gynecologic care.
• Promote teamwork and ensure efficient coordination across the Women's Health team.
• Participate in the orientation, training, and performance feedback of APPs.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided, ensuring adherence to regulatory and institutional standards.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, outcomes, and satisfaction.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Contribute to staff education and continuous professional development within the department.
• Stay current with advances in gynecologic medicine and integrate new evidence-based practices.
• Advocate for patient rights, safety, and informed decision-making.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care that emphasizes respect, communication, and education.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care & Leadership

• Provide expert clinical care in all areas of Gynecology, including preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services.

• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and best practices to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective patient care.

• Diagnose and manage complex gynecologic conditions; perform in-office and surgical procedures such as hysterectomies, laparoscopies, and colposcopies.

• Support and mentor APPs (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) to ensure clinical excellence and coordinated care delivery.

• Maintain open and effective communication with staff, patients, and multidisciplinary teams.

APP Oversight & Team Collaboration

• Provide clinical oversight, guidance, and education to APPs in the delivery of gynecologic care.

• Promote teamwork and ensure efficient coordination across the Women's Health team.

• Participate in the orientation, training, and performance feedback of APPs.

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided, ensuring adherence to regulatory and institutional standards.

• Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, outcomes, and satisfaction.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.

Education & Professional Development

• Contribute to staff education and continuous professional development within the department.

• Stay current with advances in gynecologic medicine and integrate new evidence-based practices.

Patient-Centered Care

• Advocate for patient rights, safety, and informed decision-making.

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care that emphasizes respect, communication, and education.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree with specialization in Gynecology.

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).

• Active, unrestricted medical license in [State].

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in gynecologic practice (OB experience not required).

• Experience mentoring or supervising APPs strongly preferred.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Commitment to medical ethics, patient confidentiality, and continuous quality improvement.

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Full time

• Collaborative, team-based environment with dedicated clinical and administrative support.

Qualifications

• Licenses & Certifications

Required

• BLS

• Medical Doctor

• NYS Mandated Reporter

Preferred

ACLS

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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