About the Organization
Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people. Together, our seven hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care from prevention, screenings & education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation.

Brandywine Hospital is looking for an experienced GYN who is passionate about caring for women and treating their medical needs.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish a practice to provide gynecologic services for THMG at Brandywine Hospital (BWH).
• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment and perform surgical procedures when indicated for gynecology patients.

• Refers patients to sub-specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.

• Work collaboratively with other providers at BWH to provide out-patient and inpatient consultation for gynecologic services.
• Be an active and contributing member to the medical staff at BWH.
• Train and supervise medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate or designated.
• May manage operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental and system established policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs and community outreach.
• Report to the designated physician leader institutionally and system wide.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Medical Knowledge

• Clinical
  • Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
  • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Surgical
  • Maintain competency in standard surgical techniques through case mix and simulation practice.
  • Facilitate appropriate surgical referral in triaging complex cases.
  • Participate in innovative vetting process for new technology and therapy.

• Communication Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal Relations Skills

• Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Professionalism

• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care

• Practice Based Learning Ability

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

• Systems Based Practice Awareness

• Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency and/or fellowship level graduate medical education directly related to the specialty.
• Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License of Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty; must be a member in good standing of the specific department Medical Staff and THMG.
• Maintains current board certification and maintenance of certification specific to the specialty/sub-specialty.