TEACHING FACULTY OB / GYN

Hours of Work :   7-5

Days Of Week :   M-F

Work Shift :   8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Methodist Health System is currently seeking a practicing Obstetrician / Gynecologist to join the teaching faculty practice of its Obstetrics & gynecology Residency program.

This private, hospital-based program is located on the campus of Methodist Dallas Medical Center, a 515-bed community teaching hospital and referral center located near downtown Dallas. This residency training program is fully accredited by the ACGME and graduates three physicians per year. Our residents receive a broad base of experience in general and complicated obstetrics, operative gynecology, ambulatory care, and subspecialty services.

Qualified candidates for this faculty opportunity must be Board Eligible or Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, and licensed to practice (or to become licensed to practice) in the state of Texas. Successful candidates will be comfortable with generalist obstetrics and gynecology practice including outpatient care, inpatient care, and surgery experience with vaginal and / or pelvic surgery is a plus. Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required.

• Full-time candidates preferred but will consider exceptional part-time or job-sharing candidates

Your Job :

Under the direction of the Obstetrics & Gynecology Program Director, support the clinical supervision and educational milestones of the program at Methodist Health System. Participate in and support the clinical and academic mission of the training program in accordance with Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and MHS policies and procedures. Support the mission and vision of Methodist Health System and Graduate Medical Education.

Your Job Requirements :

Your Job Responsibilities :

1 : Serve as attending physician for patients treated by trainees in the assigned program. Responsible for the supervision and quality of care provided by trainees in assigned clinical settings. Review clinical documentation of trainees to ensure compliance with CMS billing and coding regulations; and provide timely and consistent teaching physician documentation to allow for compliant submission of third-party billing data.

2 : Participate in ongoing evaluations of students, interns, residents, or fellows participating in the assigned program as requested. Participate in the interview and selection process for recruitment of new trainees, other faculty, and staff to the assigned program as requested.

3 : Collaborate with the teaching clinic medical director or other assigned program leadership to fulfill the MHS Accountable Care Organization and all other shared savings programs’ goals to maximize revenue. Provide mentorship to residents and fellows regarding the clinical expectations of a value-based model of care.

4 : Support an academic environment in which the trainees and other faculty actively participate. Prepare and maintain assigned academic curriculum as requested by the assigned program leadership. Maintain a level of scholarly activity and professional development as expected of teaching physicians in a graduate medical education setting by those accrediting bodies that accredit the assigned program

5 : Serve on various program, hospital, or other institutional committees as assigned by the Program Director.

6 : Supervise advanced practice nurse practitioners in assigned clinical settings. Provide mentorship in the provision of clinical care. Review clinical documentation to ensure compliance with CMS billing and coding regulations.

7 :  Collaborate with GME clinical and administrative leadership in assigned areas to monitor patient experience, support quality initiatives, as well as assist in grant reporting and new program development. Participate in the education of trainees in these areas.

8 : Provide input into assigned program and clinic policies and procedures as requested.

9 : Provide clinical teaching and mentorship to trainees, advanced nurse practitioners, and other professional staff in a variety of inpatient, outpatient and didactic settings.

10 : Comply with all other specific services and responsibilities as written and agreed to in the corresponding employment agreement that accompanies this job description.

11 :  Other duties as assigned.

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned :