Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician at University Hospitals summary:
The Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provides comprehensive care including labor, delivery, gynecologic surgical procedures, and in-office treatments across multiple hospital and office locations in Northeast Ohio. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment offering work-life balance and flexible scheduling. The position requires board certification, an active Ohio medical license, and adherence to patient privacy and safety standards.
Description Position Location : Northeast Ohio Ob/Gyn, Ravenna-Ohio
Position Type : Full-Time Physician
Specialty : OB/GYN
Every day, for more than 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meeting our patients' health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission:
To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.
As a system, University Hospital's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology delivers approximately 8,000 patients a year at five different labor and delivery units across the Cleveland area. Delivery hospitals include our main referral center at MacDonald Women's Hospital as well as units at St. John's, Ahuja, Geauga, and Tripoint Medical Centers. Several additional sites, including UH Parma Hospital, UH Portage Hospital, and UH Samaritan Hospital provide GYN surgical services. The system is fully integrated with all the major specialties, with 24/7 MFM and Gyn Onc backup being available.
The Department is seeking a physician for Northeast Ohio Ob/Gyn . Consisting of 5 physicians, 2 midwives and 2 nurse practitioners, the practice offers 5 office locations with the potential to expand. Physicians enjoy practicing the full spectrum of Ob/Gyn (including in-office procedures) and perform gynecologic procedures at a 5-star rated, 300 bed hospital. Deliveries occur at a brand new Level-II Labor and Delivery facility (Ahuja Medical Center) where call includes a limited number of 12-hour shifts. The practice offers an excellent work-life balance with flexibility in scheduling and a supportive culture.
UH Portage Medical Center's medical staff consists of nearly 400 physicians in over 40 medical specialties. UH Portage Medical Center is recognized as one of the best places to work in Northeast Ohio by the Employers Resource Council and has been re-designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The practice is located in Northeast Ohio, approximately 50 minutes from Cleveland, 20 minutes from Akron, and 2 hours from Columbus. This area is known for its low cost of living with the opportunity for historic downtown living, suburban neighborhoods, or rural homes for your hobby farm. There is an excellent education system including multiple universities and medical schools, with many nearby museums to explore. Recreational activities abound in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, including the extensive local park system and many nearby lakes for fishing, swimming and boating.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and primary board certification. Compensation is highly competitive.
Required For All Jobs - Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Excellent clinical and teaching skills Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications - Board-certified or Board-eligible Required
- Active Ohio Medical License in good standing Required
Physical Demands Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Keywords:
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