OB/GYN Physician

About the role

Physician for Women’s Health (PWH), a proud affiliate of Women’s Health Connecticut, is comprised of physicians who demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide obstetrical and gynecological care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Comprehensive Gynecology of CT, of Physicians for Women’s Health, located in Hamden, CT, is seeking a full-time physician to support our OB/GYN practice. Current MD staffing within the practice includes three MDs/physicians, two certified nurse midwives, and one APRN. All full-time physicians take call, which is split equally. The practice is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose patient conditions and provide appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of fetal growth and development and identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and compile patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.
• Order or perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and basic wound care.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Develop and implement patient management plans, follow hospitalized patients as appropriate, record progress notes, and assist in provision of continuity of care.
• Gain competence in the Electronic Medical Record System.
• Submit billing at time of office visit.

Requirements

• Experience in OB/GYN or women’s health.
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible.
• Connecticut license.
• Federal and state controlled substance licenses.
• BLS certification.
• Eligible for hospital privileges.
• Effective communication (verbal and written), listening, and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• CME reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision.
• 401k.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Flexibility and balance.
• Supportive and appreciative culture.