Ob/Gyn Faculty
Tower Health

Job Info

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Overview

Reading Hospital is seeking a Board Eligible/Certified OB/GYN Hospitalist to join a well-established and very collegial faculty supporting the OB/GYN Residency Program in West Reading, Pennsylvania about 1 hour northwest of Philadelphia. The Department of OB/GYN is a dynamic group of providers including physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who work together to provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care for all members of our community and include sub-specialties of pelvic floor medicine, gynecologic oncology, maternal fetal medicine, fertility medicine and transgender health. We perform over 3500 deliveries a year and over 2500 gynecologic procedures. We host a fully accredited OB/GYN Residency Program of 5 residents per year and are affiliated with Drexel University College of Medicine as well as the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine .

Reading Hospital is a 697-bed nonprofit teaching hospital that provides high quality healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and experienced, caring medical professionals. With more than 600 physicians and providers across 73 locations, Reading Hospital offers comprehensive care ranging from prevention, screenings, and education to the latest clinical services and treatments. Our community health programs provide essential resources to residents of Berks County and surrounding areas.

As the nationally recognized, Magnet-designated flagship institution of Tower Health, Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services, including the McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, one of the state's busiest Emergency Departments and a Level I Trauma Center, and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The Reading Hospital HealthPlex for Advanced Surgery & Patient Care, which opened in 2016, combines state-of- the-art technology and world-class design to create one of the most sophisticated surgical centers and

inpatient facilities in the state. The hospital also operates several residency and fellowship programs. In 2022, Reading Hospital was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades™ and has been ranked as one of the Top Ten Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report the second year in a row.

Our physicians, providers, and staff practice in a leading-edge setting where advanced medicine and compassion are equally valued. Careers at Reading Hospital offer a highly collaborative setting, where individuals from every medical, professional, and service discipline work together to provide patients and their families with an experience beyond compare.

Reading Hospital is located in beautiful West Reading, part of Berks County. To learn more about everything from arts and jazz festivals to options for outdoor adventures in the region, go to: visitpaamericana.com .

About Tower Health

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, in partnership with Drexel University. Tower Health is strongly committed to academic medicine and training, including multiple residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in West Reading. The system also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; home healthcare provided by Tower Health at Home; TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response; Tower Health Medical Group; Tower Health Providers, our clinically integrated network; and 25 Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across our service area. For more information, visit towerhealth.org . Tower Health & Drexel University College of Medicine have partnered to open a brand new medical school 1/2 miles from the Reading Hospital campus. The medical school opened in July 2021; when fully operational, the medical school will enroll 200 medical students.

Reading Hospital Awards and Recognition:

• America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
• America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2017-2021)
• One of 10 Best Value Hospitals in Pennsylvania
• Top 1 percent of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes
• U.S. News & World Report Names Reading Hospital a High Performing Hospital for Maternity
• Reading Hospital Named 8 Best Hospital in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report
• Reading Hospital Recognized on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals (92 nd ) 2021 List
• Reading Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Lactation Care
• Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
• Committee on Stereotactic Breast Biopsy for Mammotest
• National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

Job Summary

The role of the Ob/Gyn Hospitalist is to work with the Program Director (PD), Program Manager (PM) and Department Chair (DC) to provide leadership, teaching, supervision and planning for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology educational programs and care of patients of our community outreach clinic, the Women's Health Center (WHC) with a focus on supporting the clinical learning environment for students, residents, medical staff to support the department, hospital and community needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

Clinical Activity

• Clinical practice under the direction of the PD.
• Develop solo practice sessions as per availability and access of provider.
• Clinical practice time will be spent in direct supervision of advanced practice professionals (APP), residents, and oversight of medical student patient care activities including the following:
• Supervision and educational activities of providers, residents, and medical students in the Women's Health Center
• Supervision and educational activities of residents and medical students in the Beginnings Maternity Center including OB Triage and L&D
• Supervision and educational activities of residents and medical students in the operating rooms at THRHMC and its related sites including emergency room and inpatient units.
• Guide the delivery of services to assure the highest standard of patient care & safety.
• Uphold institutional policies and procedures.
• Promote quality improvement and patient safety activities.
• Provide leadership in learner and individual projects in quality and patient safety.

Scholarly Activity

• Maintain a high degree of interest and enthusiasm for research, presentation, and publishing:
• Work with the PD on programmatic research activities.
• Work with the PD on grant funding for departmental, programmatic, and individual research activities.
• Help provide oversight of resident research activities.
• Under the direction of the PD participate in the following:
• Departmental undergraduate medical education (UME), graduate medical education (GME) and continuing medical education (CME) programs.
• Support interprofessional education, collaboration, and service (IPECS) activities and programs

Administration

• Understand the principles of and conduct all activities in accordance with Reading Hospital's Culture of Excellence.
• Function under the direction of and in collaboration with the AC/PD and DC.
• Maintain a familiarity with relevant Accreditation Counsel for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) common program requirements including the 6 core competencies:
• Patient Care
• Professionalism
• Medical Knowledge
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Practice based Learning and Improvement
• Systems based Practice
• Maintain a familiarity with relevant OB/GYN residency committee (RC) program requirements
• Participate in all relevant THRHMC GME meetings and activities.
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship with PD and PM.
• Participate in regular and ongoing resident evaluations as directed by PD.
• Participate in cross departmental collaboration and planning.
• Work in harmony with members of the Medical Staff, as well as other Hospital staff.
• Participate on appropriate Medical Staff and Hospital committees as directed by the DC or PD.
• Provide leadership and supervisor responsibilities as directed by the DC or PD (ex. Director of Outpatient services, Student Clerkship Director).
• Assure personal compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws and all appropriate Rules and
• Work with the DC & AC/PD to assure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws and all appropriate Rules and Regulations within the department by all Residents & medical students.
• Mentor and support the Residents including assisting their transition from Chief Residents to their chosen career path.
• Participate in residency staff development planning.
• Participate in residency staff recruitment and retention activities.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Assist the PD in cost-effective utilization of resources to help control the residency program budget.
• Educate Residents in the cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Participate in program development, including facility development planning and evaluation of the efficiency of program delivery.

Career Preparation

• Opportunities will be encouraged to allow the faculty associate to develop further any subspecialty or other special skills that will enhance his/her career and what they can bring to the residency and Department.
• The faculty associate member will be encouraged to develop and implement an independent research project, with the support of faculty.
• The faculty associate member will develop teaching skills.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive Compensation Plan with a superb benefits package
• Generous CME Allowance and Time
• Top-Tier retirement programs
• Loan Forgiveness Assistance Program
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Relocation Assistance
• H1B Visas and Green Card Sponsorship (we cannot currently support J1 Visa Waivers).

Living in Berks County - From Reading Fellows (Video)

Reading Hospital is located in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. This is an area that offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family. Berks County is 1 hour northwest of Philadelphia and within driving distance of other major metropolitan areas like Baltimore and New York City, offering an easy chance to get away for some big city excitement.

Contact Name: Christopher David

Contact Email: Christopher.David@towerhealth.org

Contact Phone: 570-401-4510

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Qualifications

General

• Pennsylvania Medical License
• ACOG Board Certification or Board eligibility in general Obstetrics and Gynecology
• ACOG and other board specialty organizations membership as eligible and relevant

Characteristics

• Commitment to education.
• Commitment to enhancing patient care and the advancement of medical knowledge through the conduct of clinical research and support of quality and patient safety endeavors.
• Respected as an excellent clinician.
• Ability to facilitate recruitment of resident staff and to enhance the stature of the residency program, as well as to facilitate collaborative activities.
• Collaborative working style, sensitive to the issues of the Resident & Medical Staff.
• Progressive and forward thinking, with ideas to foster growth and quality of the education programs and the clinical learning environment.
• Experience with fiscal issues preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

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