OBGYN Physician

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in New Jersey is seeking an OBGYN Physician to provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care. The role involves direct patient care, surgical procedures, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Join a respected institution recognized for its compassionate staff and excellence in women's health services.

Qualifications

• Provide general primary obstetric and gynecological care.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gynecological and obstetric surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Care for unassigned inpatient OB and GYN patients.
• Provide triage and/or OB ED services.
• Oversee residents and mid-level providers.

Skills

Patient Care

Triage

Surgical Procedures

Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification in OBGYN

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Job Description

The Obstetrics and Gynecology physician provides health assessment and direct care to obstetrics and gynecology patients as part of the provider team providing services to St. Joseph Health’s (SJH) patients.

Responsibilities

Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospitalist Duties (12-hour shifts)

• Care for unassigned inpatient OB and GYN patients
• Provide triage and/or OB ED services
• Provide GYN consultations for hospitalized patients and the Emergency Department
• Oversee residents, fellows, midwives, or advanced practice nurses
• Provide call coverage and L&D support: interpretation of EFM strips, standby for deliveries, perform delivery and monitoring of laboring patients for private OBs
• Serve as MFM extenders
• Surgically assist for other OBs or gynecologists

General Obstetrics and Gynecology Attending Physician Duties

• Provide general primary obstetric and gynecological care using accepted standards of practice. Develop care plans, perform physical exams, diagnose, treat, or refer patients as needed.
• Hospitalize patients requiring inpatient care and provide obstetric and gynecological care during hospitalization according to ACOG standards.
• Consult with other physicians, mid-level providers, nurses, support staff, patients, and families. Make referrals as necessary while maintaining responsibility for ongoing care.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gynecological and obstetric surgical procedures, minimally invasive or traditional.
• Enter into collaborative agreements with SJH midlevel providers including midwives.
• Participate in health promotion and disease prevention activities.
• Support mid-level providers in supervision and consultation.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Attend SJH activities, in-services, and meetings as required.
• Complete records accurately and promptly using the EMR system.
• Maintain and update knowledge and skills to meet hospital, state, organizational, and licensure requirements.
• Follow Obstetrics Department protocols and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chairman or Vice President of Physician Services to ensure excellent healthcare delivery.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for its skilled and compassionate staff, making it one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the state and a top employer in Passaic County.

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care center and trauma hospital offering a wide range of specialty services, including women’s health, with a Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence.