Urogynecologist Physician - Faculty - Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health

Job Details

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, part of Jefferson Health, is seeking a board-certified academic Urogynecologist Physician to join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centered urogynecologic care. Clinical duties involve the evaluation and management of a wide spectrum of pelvic floor disorders. This includes diagnosing and treating urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, voiding dysfunction, overactive bladder, mesh complications, and other complex conditions.

Physicians are expected to perform routine and advanced in-office diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including urodynamics and cystoscopy.

Furthermore, the role requires providing expert operative management across the full scope of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, while collaborating with colleagues across specialties to provide integrated care plans for patients.

Academic and Educational Leadership

As a faculty member at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, the physician will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of medical professionals. Responsibilities encompass actively educating and mentoring medical students and residents within our busy OB/GYN residency program, which currently trains six residents per year.

Educational duties include providing hands-on clinical instruction in ambulatory care settings, surgical suites, and during inpatient consultations. Faculty members are also expected to participate in curriculum development, which involves didactic teaching, leading case conferences, and designing simulation or skills education modules to enhance trainee competency.

Research, Scholarship, and Innovation

We strongly encourage and support academic productivity that leads to promotion within our academic system. Faculty members have ample opportunities to engage in clinical research, including clinical trials, outcomes research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Scholarly output is highly valued, with expectations for writing in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at international, national, and regional conferences, and pursuing other forms of scholarly work. Candidates with a strong interest in program development, healthcare innovation in pelvic floor care, and collaborative interdisciplinary research are highly encouraged to apply and will find a supportive environment for their initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, candidates must meet specific educational and professional criteria, as outlined below:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an accredited OB/GYN residency program, followed by fellowship training in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS).
• Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and URPS.
• Eligible for, or currently holding, an unrestricted medical license in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• A demonstrated passion for academic medicine, encompassing excellence in teaching, mentorship, scholarly activity, and collaborative clinical care.

Compensation and Benefits

Jefferson Health is committed to the well-being and professional satisfaction of our faculty. We offer a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, alongside a comprehensive suite of benefits. These benefits include robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, generous retirement savings plans, and substantial paid time off. Additionally, the institution provides comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage and other faculty and employee benefits designed to support work-life balance and long-term career satisfaction.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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