PHYSICIAN - OB/GYN

Physician, OB/GYNThe 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 FunctionsDiagnose, 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.Write patient discharge summaries.Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.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 QualificationsDoctor 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 QualificationsTwo (2) to Four (4) years' experience in OB/GYN.License, Certification & ClearancesCurrent medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.Certification by the American Board of Pain Medicine, or board eligible.Act 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI ClearanceCurrent DEA RegistrationCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS)Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a leader of a medical team.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.LEANActively 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/EEOExcela 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.Work EnvironmentWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Extreme Heat - X - XExtreme Cold - X - XHeights - X - XConfined Spaces - X - XExtreme Noise(>85dB) - X - XMechanical Hazards - X - XUse of Vibrating Tools - X - XOperates Vehicle - X - XOperates Heavy Equipment - X - XUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices - X - XRotates All Shifts - X - X8 Hours Shifts - X - X10-12 Hours Shifts - X - XOn-Call - X - XOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) - X - XTravel Between Sites - X - XDirect Patient Care - X - XRespirator Protective Equipment - X - XEye Protection - X - XHead Protection (hard hat) - X - XHearing Protection - X - XHand Protection - X - XFeet, Toe Protection - X - XBody Protection - X - XLatex Exposure - X - XSolvent Exposure - X - XPaint (direct use) Exposure - X - XDust (sanding) Exposure - X - XEthylene Oxide Exposure - X - XCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - X - XBlood/Body Fluid Exposure - X - XChemicals (direct use) Exposure - X - XMist Exposure - X - XWax Stripper (direct use) - X - XNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - X - XIonizing Radiation Exposure - X - XLaser Exposure - X - XPhysical DemandsWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Bending (Stooping) - X - XSitting - X - XWalking - X - XClimbing Stairs - X - XClimbing Ladders - X - XStanding - X - XKneeling - X - XSquatting (Crouching) - X -