Academic OB/GYN Generalist with the University of Louisville School of Medicine

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
and Women’s Health at the University of Louisville School of Medicine is hiring for an OBGYN Generalist to be considered as a full-time academic specialist in general obstetrics and gynecology. Applicants at all levels of experience will be considered.

Successful candidates exemplify uncommon integrity; they are honest, trusted, team-oriented and live the core values of the university. These candidates display exemplary judgment by practicing evidenced-based decision-making. They are strategically focused at contributing to and achieving department goals and vision.

The Department of Ob-Gyn and Women’s Health is comprised of 17 full-time physician faculty with representation of board-certified subspecialties of MFM, Gyn-Onc, and FPMRS and members with focused practice in MIGS and Advanced Family Planning.

Our team also includes three CNM and four women’s health NP.

The department has a strong program of 24 residents that actively participate in section activities during their training. Current fellowship programs include FPMRS, minimally invasive gyn surgery, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Responsibilities:

• direct patient care
• teaching and mentoring medical students and residents
• collaborating with other faculty in clinical research
• quality and safety, and academic projects
• 2-3 days per week in resident and private clinics 
• 1 day per week labor and delivery coverage
• 1 day per week gynecologic surgery
• 4 in-house night (14h) or weekend (12 hour) shifts per month
• post-overnight shift off
• Interest/experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: clinical research; robotics; minimally invasive surgery; family planning; chronic pelvic pain; sexual dysfunction; and lesbian, bisexual, and transgender health.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess an MD or DO from an accredited medical school, board certification or eligibility, and qualifications to obtain an unrestricted Kentucky Medical License. Previous faculty experience in an academic setting is preferred. Salary and academic rank are based on qualifications.

Benefits:
The University of Louisville provides a comprehensive package of benefits including:
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) with retirement matching with MPP and 457(b) options
• Available FSA accounts for health and dependent care
• 4 weeks paid vacation annually
• 10 days CME annually with stipend
• tuition to the University of Louisville and dependent education programs

The Generalist Division provides complex obstetrical care to a diverse population with support from our MFM colleagues. We teach a steady stream of bright learners from Kentucky and beyond. We value teamwork, collegiality, great care for every patient and keeping a sense of humor through it all.

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