PHYSICIAN - OB/GYN

Independence Health System; Kentucky; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Physician, OB/GYN to examine, diagnose, and treat patients in both outpatients and hospital settings. The role includes performing surgical procedures and collaborating with other medical professionals. Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree and complete an OB/GYN residency program. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. The position is based in Butler, Pennsylvania, offering a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership ability and good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Current medical license in Pennsylvania is required.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients in outpatient and hospital settings.
• Perform surgical procedures and manage hospital care.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Independent thinking

Communication

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Completion of OB/GYN residency program

Job description

WOMEN'S CARE ASSOC - BUTLER
129 Oneida Valley Rd
Crossroads Campus, Ste. 211
Butler, PA 16001, USA

Job Description

The Physician, OB/GYN examines, diagnoses and treats hospitalized and outpatient patients. The position manages patients through the continuum of hospital care by collaborating with other medical professionals including Clinical Assistants, Medical Assistants, Clerical, and Administrative staff. The position orders treatments, tests, medication and consults with other specialty physicians and primary care physician where appropriate. The position performs surgical procedures to prevent or surgically correct injury, treat disease, or abnormalities by using surgical techniques to increase patient functioning.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 tests such as laboratory tests and radiography and advanced imaging.
• Perform surgical procedures to prevent or surgically correct injury, treat disease, or abnormalities by using surgical techniques to increase patient functioning.
• Refer patients to medical specialists, social services or other professionals as appropriate.
• Participate in continuing education activities to maintain license certification and enhance knowledge 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.
• Admit patients for hospital stays and surgical procedures.
• Participation in Excela Health Medical Group meetings, Leadership meetings and Physician committees upon request.
• Work in a modern environment including audio‑dictation, EMR, and digital radiology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of OB/GYN residency program.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of 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)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a leader of a medical team.

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 Excela Health locations.

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO

• Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non‑job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

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