About this OB.GYN Physician role at St. Luke's University Health Network
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The St. Luke's Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician will provide high quality, cost effective medical care. This individual will also participate in quality, patient satisfaction, and performance improvement initiatives.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen. Provides consultations on all patients as requested by other physicians.
- Rounds on assigned patients and those patients who you are requested to see in collaboration with an AP as needed.
- Provides cost effective, high quality care based on best practice evidence based medicine.
- Makes best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines that have been approved by the medical staff.
- Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
- Provides regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients, and their families.
- Participates in the education of patients and their families.
- Participates in regular meetings of the practice group.
- Remains current with Medical Records documentation and responds in a timely manner to requests for chart review and completion.
- Submits timely and accurate billing information.
- Supervises Advanced Practitioners.
- Attends appropriate continuing medical education so as to maintain Pennsylvania/New Jersey Licensure.
- Demonstrates the ability to develop effective working relationships within the hospital and St. Luke’s University Health Network.
- Performs duties as assigned and required within area of specialty or service line.
PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for up to 5 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Standing for up to 5 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Walking for up to 3 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Fingering and handling small objects frequently. Twisting and turning of hand occasionally. Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs via wheelchair or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as is relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Current or recent experience in area of specialty required.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
MD or DO - licensed by the state licensure board within the state of practice. Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board required.
OTHER: Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges. Must be eligible and maintain eligibility as a provider of Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health programs. Provider shall meet all qualifications to participate in programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
