OBGYN Physician

Your future role at a glance
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Facility Name: St. Joseph Hospital
Schedule: Full-time
$30,000 Sign-on Bonus; $10,000 relocation assistance
$4,000 CME Allowance
Malpractice coverage with tail
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  

How you'll make an impact in this role
This is an exceptional opportunity for an OBGYN physician to join a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
How you'll make an impact in this role:

• Join an established team of 8 OB/GYN Physicians.

• Call schedule is 24 hours in-house at St. Joseph Hospital, 1:8 days with a post-call day off.

• Practice covers St. Joseph Hospital, which includes an OBGYN Resident Program.

• Consults available from 4 Board Certified Maternal Fetal Medicine Physicians for High-Risk Mothers and Babies, along with Gyn/Onc, Uro/Gyn, and Breast Surgeon consults

• Ultrasounds are performed by Sonographers at the clinic location.

• A da Vinci Xi Robot is available.

• The office includes 10 exam rooms, 1 procedure room, 1 ultrasound room, and 2 rooms for non-stress testing.

• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.

• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.

• Participate in academic programs (e.g., medical education and research) as requested.

• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
  

About Ascension St. Joseph Hospital

• 24/7 in-house coverage for OB/GYN, OBHG, and Anesthesia.

• Family-centered maternity and neonatal care.

• Includes a 16 Bed Labor & Delivery unit (with 11 Labor rooms and 5 High Risk women's care rooms), 5 OB ED Triage Rooms, 3 Operating Rooms, and 2 Recovery Rooms.

• Family Birth Center with 23 Beds.

• On-site social workers and Lactation specialists.

• Level III Nursery and a NICU-Level III with 54 Beds, staffed by Board Certified Neonatologists available 24/7.
  

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service
  

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking
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