Seeking Academic Obstetrician/Gynecologist for Leading Academic Medical Center in Philadelphia Temple Health - Philadelphia, PA

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is accepting applications from board eligible or board certified  Obstetrician/Gynecologists looking to be part of an extraordinary clinical team. The selected physician will be providing general gynecology and obstetrical care to patients across Philadelphia at one or more of Temple University Hospital campuses and outpatient facilities. In addition, successful candidates will actively participate in the education and training of medical students and residents, including clinical and didactic teaching along with appropriate supervision. Our department provides 24/7 in-house coverage with two in-house attendings and most overnight calls covered by our laborist team. Our limited call-schedule with post-call day off, competitive salary, and generous benefits, vacation, and commitment to work-life balance provides a supportive team-working environment.

Our collegial generalist group works closely with our specialist divisions to provide the highest quality care to our patients. Our faculty share in their steadfast commitment to addressing the systemic, social, and health disparities in our community through direct patient care, community engagement, quality improvement, advocacy, and grant funding. We encourage applicants who share our dedication to providing compassionate care and improving health equity in our vulnerable population. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Temple University Hospital (TUH) is an 879-bed tertiary- and quaternary-level acute care hospital. TUH-Main is in the same campus as the School of Medicine. TUH is a high volume urban medical center, with over 338,000 outpatient visits and over 2,000 births annually. The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences employs approximately 30 MDs or MD/PhDs, plus supporting administrative, nursing and research staff. There are five clinical divisions including General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Reproductive Endocrinology and Gynecologic Oncology. The department supports 25 residents.

Temple’s steadfast dedication to the comprehensive care of women’s health throughout their reproductive journey is made evident by the development of the new TUH - Women & Families campus located just 3 miles from the main hospital. This facility will include 13 labor and delivery rooms, thirty-six private post-partum rooms, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit with 41 bassinettes, as well as six operating rooms and an intensive care unit. There will be a fetal testing center and 50 examining rooms in the outpatient area where breast health, bone health, behavioral health, primary and specialty care will be provided in addition to Ob/Gyn. Diagnostic and interventional radiology, pharmacy, blood bank, and laboratory services will be provided on site.

Candidate Qualifications

• MD, DO or Foreign Equivalent
• Board certified or active candidate in OB/Gyn required
• Academic credentials for a faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor  or above
• Eligibility to receive an unrestricted medical license and DEA in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to employment
• Must possess outstanding clinical skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with other health care providers and support staff

In addition to a competitive salary, and comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, paid vacation, CME, a tuition remission program and more – the position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple’s mission-driven culture to provide and promote world class patient care, research, and medical education

Temple Health is one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, with 20 clinical departments; 8 Basic Science Departments; 13 Research Center (all of which are engaged in patient care education and research) and more than 1,000 physicians and scientists sharing the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.

Procedure for Candidacy

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application: https://bit.ly/3YQsNdI

Application materials must include a curriculum vitae; a personal statement summarizing your experience, qualifications, and career goals; and three professional references, including names and contact information. 

Please address your application to: Jack Ludmir, MD | Chief Physician Executive, Temple Women’s Hospital campus | Clinical Adjunct Professor & Interim Chairman, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, C/O Grace Kasunic, Physician/Faculty Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

For confidential inquires contact Grace Kasunic: Grace.Kasunic@tuhs.temple.edu

We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Temple University Hospital (TUH): As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, TUH is a teaching hospital where the latest procedures and techniques are pioneered and where students and other physicians come to learn. It is also a robust research center that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science and altering the course of serious disease. All of this means that Temple physicians and staff are at the forefront of medical knowledge.

For more information about Temple University Hospital, please visit: https://bit.ly/2KyPg9I

Temple Faculty Physicians (TFP): Temple Faculty Physicians, the academic practice plan of Temple University Health System, is made up of more than 500 physicians who represent almost every subspecialty in modern medicine – from family medicine physicians to organ transplant surgeons.

For more information about Temple Faculty Physicians, please visit: https://bit.ly/3cNj4Lw

Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM): The School of Medicine and Temple University Hospital (TUH), its chief clinical training site, provide care for patients from throughout the region seeking advanced tertiary- and quaternary-level care. In addition, TUH serves one of the most vulnerable populations in the nation, providing more free and under-reimbursed care than any other hospital in Pennsylvania.

For more information about the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit: https://bit.ly/2KtfMBj

Temple Health consists of:

• Temple University Hospital (TUH)
• Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus
• Fox Chase Cancer Center
• Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Campus
• Temple University Hospital – Northeastern Campus
• Temple University Hospital- Women's and Families
• Temple Health- Chestnut Hill Hospital (TH-CHH)
• Temple Faculty Physicians
• Temple Physicians, Inc.
• Temple Transport Team
• ReadyCare

For more information, please visit: https://www.templehealth.org/about