Description
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Iowa seeks a physician for an OBGYN Hospitalist position in the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This role will be based at the medical center downtown, a low-acuity community hospital. Responsibilities will include obstetric triage, labor management, antepartum and postpartum care, emergency department consultations, performing emergency obstetric and gynecologic surgeries, post-operative care, consulting and backing up family practice obstetric providers, and certified nurse midwives. There is also potential for supervising residents, medical students, and certified nurse-midwifery students.
Required qualifications include excellent clinical and surgical skills, excellent skills in patient management, strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrated teaching skills, and commitment to team culture.
A 1.0 cFTE position would require 7 shifts (24 hours each) monthly, on average, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts for additional compensation.
Candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
Successful candidates must possess a medical degree (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO). This position requires completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in obstetrics and gynecology and should be ABOG board-eligible/certified. Five years of experience teaching and practicing in a busy obstetric practice is preferred. Candidates will be required to have licensure eligibility by the Iowa Board of Medicine and will be required to be licensed by the Iowa Board of Medicine before commencement of employment.
Opportunity Highlights
- Excellent work-life balance - with opportunities for additional shifts for extra compensation
- Opportunity to work in a growing community hospital (growing to ~ 700-800 births/year), low-risk labor and delivery unit
- Extensive 24/7 backup system with access (less than 2 miles) to the academic medical center for consultations and/or patient transfer
- Anesthesia immediately available via pager
- Medical Center includes Level 2 nursery
- Large academic OB/GYN department with a rich history and commitment to training the next generation of OB/GYNs
- OB/GYN Department includes subspecialties Gyn Oncology, Urogynecology, MIGS, REI, MFM, and Midwifery.
- Care for a patient population in a supportive and collegial environment
- Opportunities to participate in medical student and/or resident education, research, and hospital or university committees, if desired
- Competitive compensation, benefits package, and CME allowance
Community Information
Conveniently situated in the center of the heartland, Iowa City is a place where you can engage your curiosity on a bike, train, in a car or on foot; in a library, theater or local dining scene; with friends, family or solo; in a community rich in history, arts, and a passion for learning more. Arts and cultural opportunities are an essential part of the area's personality. From nationally respected free summer festivals that feature jazz, blues, soul, art, barbeque and America's independence – to museums and galleries presenting renowned masterworks and literary treasures, the area is a haven for artists and cultural enthusiasts of all kinds. Our literary heritage is recognized by the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as the world's third official City of Literature, the first city designated as such in the United States.
The area offers recreational and competitive athletics, hundreds of options through our rec centers and clubs, plus hundreds of miles of trails for cross country skiing and cycling of all types.
About University of Iowa Health Care
The Carver College of Medicine and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are equal partners within UI Health Care, and the hospital is one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the United States.
The UI Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has distinguished clinical, research, and teaching faculty who are national and international leaders in their respective areas of expertise. This is equally balanced with experienced, skilled senior members and energetic, creative junior faculty members collaborating on patient care, research, and education. The department encompasses diverse programs spanning all areas of the specialty. The department is the home of an excellent residency program with 6 residents per year and highly competitive fellowship programs in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gyn Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Urogynecology. The department has active research programs in preeclampsia, gynecologic cancers, pelvic floor disorders, and infertility. Partnering with the State of Iowa, the Department has expanded residency and fellowship training to rural Iowa in partnership with several Iowa health systems and clinics. Additionally, the department's residency program has many years of recruiting and graduating outstanding women's health talent.
In addition, the department closely collaborates with the UI Departments of Urology, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (Iowa's only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center), and the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics as well as the University of Iowa's Stead Family Children's Hospital.
For questions contact:
Abbey Merryman, MD, MBA
Director of Division of General Obstetrics & Gynecology
University of Iowa Health Care
319-353-6095
abbey-merryman@uiowa.edu
To be considered please apply at: https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/75253
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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