PHYSICIAN- OB/GYN

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks a qualified OB/GYN to diagnose, treat, and prevent medical conditions affecting women. The role involves monitoring pregnancy and childbirth, prescribing medication, and participating in patient care activities. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

The ideal candidate possesses an MD or DO degree and completed an OB/GYN residency. Responsibilities include admitting patients and attending consultations. This position requires a current medical license in Pennsylvania and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of an OB/GYN residency program.
• Strong leadership ability and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent medical conditions affecting women.
• Monitor and treat patients during pregnancy and childbirth.
• Participate in continuing education activities.

Skills

Leadership ability

Organizational skills

Critical-thinking skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

OB/GYN residency program completion

Tools

EMR

Job description

Diagnose, treat and prevent medical conditions that affect women. Monitor and treat patients during pregnancy and childbirth. Prescribe medications or treatment regimens as appropriate. Order or interpret the results of laboratory tests and advanced imaging. Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury or disease, increasing patient functioning. Refer patients to specialists or other professionals as appropriate. Participate in continuing education activities to maintain license and enhance knowledge and skills. Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support services. Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon hospital discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care. Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty. Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to patients in various settings. Admit patients for hospital stays and surgical procedures. Participate in Independence Health Medical Group meetings, Leadership meetings and Physician committees upon request. Work in a modern environment including audio‑dictation, EMR, and digital radiology. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of an OB/GYN residency program.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical‑thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of the legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) to Four (4) years’ experience in OB/GYN.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Certification by the American Board of Pain Medicine, or board eligible.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance.
• Current DEA Registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on‑call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between system locations.

Effective March 2020 or during the pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines.

Physical demands: lifting in excess of 50 pounds requires assistance from a second person and/or a transfer device.

The following disclaimer applies: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. They prohibit discrimination of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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