OB/GYN Physician - Old Town Alexandria

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

OB/GYN Physician

 

VHC Health Physicians – Old Town Alexandria, Virginia | Full-Time

 

VHC Health Physicians is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN Generalist to join our growing Women's Health team. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a highly collaborative, physician-led practice within a nationally recognized health system committed to providing exceptional care for women throughout every stage of life.

The OB/GYN Generalist will provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic care in both outpatient and hospital settings. The physician will work closely with Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, Gynecologic Surgeons, Certified Nurse Midwives, Primary Care providers, Advanced Practice Providers, and multidisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate is committed to clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, and building lasting relationships with patients while contributing to the continued growth and success of an established women's health program.

 

Why VHC Health

 

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

 

Highlights include:

 

• Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report

• Multiple “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group

• CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating

• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence

• Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)

• Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support

• Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services

• Located in Arlington, Virginia — consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC

• At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

 

 

Position Overview

 

The OB/GYN Generalist will provide a full spectrum of obstetrical and gynecologic services, including preventive care, routine and high-risk obstetrical management, gynecologic evaluation and treatment, office procedures, and surgical care.

 

This physician will care for patients in both ambulatory and hospital settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, coordinated care and exceptional clinical outcomes.

 

Clinical Responsibilities

 

• Provide comprehensive outpatient obstetrical and gynecologic care

• Manage routine and complex pregnancies, including prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care

• Diagnose and treat a broad range of gynecologic conditions

• Perform office-based procedures and gynecologic surgeries consistent with training and privileges

• Deliver babies and provide hospital-based obstetrical care

• Participate in call coverage and hospital responsibilities as assigned

• Collaborate with Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists regarding high-risk pregnancies and complex obstetrical cases

• Work closely with Certified Nurse Midwives, Advanced Practice Providers, nursing teams, and other specialists to provide coordinated patient care

• Counsel patients regarding preventive health, contraception, menopause management, and reproductive health concerns

• Maintain thorough, timely, and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence initiatives

• Support the continued growth and development of Women's Health services throughout the organization

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Current DEA registration or eligibility required

• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based and patient-centered care

• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build collaborative relationships with patients, colleagues, and referring providers

• Interest in practice growth, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration preferred

• Experience is required

 

Position Highlights

 

• Full-time employed position

• Established and growing Women's Health program

• Balanced mix of obstetrics and gynecology

• Opportunity to develop a thriving outpatient practice while maintaining hospital-based obstetrical care

• Collaborative environment with Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Surgery, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Women's Health specialists

• Modern facilities, advanced technology, and strong clinical support

• Physician-led culture with administrative partnership

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits

• Located in Arlington, Virginia, within the Washington, DC metropolitan area

 

Compensation & Benefits

 

• Comprehensive medical benefits

• Generous paid time off and CME allowance for full-time and permanent part-time positions

• Retirement plan options

• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Responsibilities

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The compensation range set forth above is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate’s education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Qualifications

Purpose & Scope:  

The physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee.

The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.

Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.

The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients. 

Education:  

Doctorate from accredited medical school is required.

Experience:

One year of medical/surgical experience is required.

Certifications/Licensure:

Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its  women’s health partner because of the health system’s continued commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and creating greater access to care in the Washington, DC metro region.

• Received a top ranking in  Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. Ranking over 2,800 hospitals in 28 countries, this study asked 85,000 medical experts across the world to participate in an online survey covering topics such as recommendation of hospital, satisfaction of patient care, quality of care for specific treatments, among other factors.

• Recognized by the  Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in eight categories:  bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience. This award is graded based on the best publicly available information, patient surveys and accreditation information, and the Women’s Choice Award delivers a simplified, objective ranking to each category.

• Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek. One of 175 hospitals and just three in the Washington, DC metro region to be included in the rankings.

• Named  best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group. This is the first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.

OUR COMMUNITY

• Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.

• Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.

• Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.

• Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States

• Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.

• Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.

• Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.

• Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.

• Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts

• Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.