Physician- Uro Gynecology

ChristianaCare is transforming Women’s and Children’s care in the greater Delaware Region, and we are seeking a BC/BE Urogynecology physician to join our dynamic and innovative team.

Recognized as one of the nation’s Best Maternity Hospitals, the newly expanded Center for Women’s & Children’s Health offers a transformative new model of care for women and babies.  

Center for Women’s & Children’s Health Highlights:

• Eight-story, 400,000 square foot tower at Christiana Hospital in Newark
• State-of-the-art NICU, featuring private rooms with sleep-in space for families. It’s one of the only hospitals in the United States to provide “couplet care.”
• New and expanded labor and delivery suites.
• Expanded OB/GYN emergency services area and new labor lounge.
• Spacious, multi-level Ronald McDonald Room to support families with infants who are in intensive care.
• ChristianaCare was rated number 24 in the country for gynecology by US News and World Report due to large volume of obstetrical and gynecologic patients and the scope of subspecialists. ChristianaCare is a tertiary care center for the entire region receiving the most acute and complicated patients.
• Over 6,000 deliveries a year and is consistently in the top centers in volume of gynecologic care and surgery.

Why ChristianaCare:

• President/CEO Dr. Janice Nevin named among 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in 2023 By Modern Healthcare
• Named among Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion in The U.S. For 2023
• Achieved Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award In 2023

Compensation & benefits package include:

• Base salary, annual bonus incentives, loan repayment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), plus sign-on bonus.
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• Generous Time Away from Practice (TAP) program for CME, planned, and unplanned time off.
• 403b, 457b, and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.

Education and Experience Requirements:

 1. Post-graduate degree from an accredited medical institution.

2. Completion of accredited OB/GYN-residency.

3. Completion of Urogynecology fellowship.

4. Extended knowledge of OB/GYN-related issues.

5. Board-eligible or Board-certified.

6. Active staff status in the Christiana Care OB/GYN Department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

a. Knowledge and skills in the principles and practice of obstetrics and gynecology and urogynecology.  

b. Knowledge of departmental patient care procedures.

c. Knowledge of RRC program requirements for obstetrics and gynecology.

d. Ability to oversee and advise resident physicians in their care of patients.

e. Ability to interact on a professional basis with supervisors, peers and other team members.

f. Commitment of support of Joint Commission regulators and to quality indicators in obstetrics and in gynecologic surgery.

About ChristianaCare:
ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, three hospitals (1,300 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.

ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 290 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital, and named among Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion in the U.S. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care. ChristianaCare offers caregivers an excellent benefits package, including 12-weeks of paid parental leave.

Benefits of living in the Delaware Valley:

Working for ChristianaCare offers the best of urban and suburban living with multiple housing options, excellent restaurants and entertainment venues, quality public and private schools and a short driving distance to popular Delaware and New Jersey beaches. The location provides easy access to Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City - all within a short drive or train ride from Newark, DE.

When we lead with love, excellence is inevitable.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Physician will be responsible for the performance of on-site consultation, oversight, and participation in the delivery of urogynecological care on behalf of the Department of OB/GYN. Provide clinical expertise for urogynecological treatment and management.

FTE REQUIREMENT:

Full-time opportunities possible based on departmental needs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

1. Evaluate, diagnose and treat urogynecology problems at Christiana Care Health Services and affiliated community partners.

2. Precept residents, students and specified health care professionals, as appropriate, in the operating room, ambulatory and other sites necessary.

3. Provide clinical expertise for urogynecology disorders, treatment and management.

4. Assist in practice management with the assistance of the Chair of the Department, Corporate Director, and Practice Manager.

5. Contribute to the educational program for residents and medical students in obstetrics and gynecology.

6. Work cooperatively with other members of the division and department in outreach programs.

7. Demonstrate academic curiosity through continued research, publications or contributions to education.

8. Other duties as reasonably assigned.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent interaction with resident physicians, faculty physicians, patients and their families and other healthcare professionals.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Provide professional oversight to residents, students, nursing and ancillary staff as relates to patient care.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.