Attending Physician, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Jefferson Abington Hospital

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Jefferson Abington Hospital has enjoyed an accomplished private practice model of MFM providers for over 30 years, and due to multiple retirements, is building out the next phase of the Jefferson Abington MFM division.

Join our diverse team of nationally and internationally renowned providers, researchers and educators who are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our patients and communities. This job is located in Abington, Pennsylvania, 12 miles north of Philadelphia, in Montgomery County. Jefferson Abington Hospital is one of the top 3 busiest birth hospitals in the state and the most active OB/GYN location in the Jefferson system, averaging 4,500 births per year. Jefferson Abington Hospital is a Magnet designated hospital and has achieved an 'A' LeapFrog safety rating for many years running.

The Division supports the MFM needs of the Abington service area. The selected physicians will provide maternal fetal medicine services to patients (obstetric ultrasounds, consultations, antenatal procedures and services) within Jefferson Abington Hospital inpatient and outpatient facilities; will participate in the education and training of medical students, residents and fellows; and will collaborate in clinical research opportunities. Academic appointments are through Thomas Jefferson University/Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine at the Assistant, Associate and Professor level.

The Abington Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology includes over 60 physicians, 10 Certified Nurse Midwives, 27 Nurse Practitioners, 12 Sonographers, plus supporting administrative and clinical staff. The department also supports 23 residents, and works closely with the Jefferson enterprise MFM team, which includes 14 MFM Physicians.

Qualified candidates should have a passion for teaching and providing evidence-based clinical care. A strong record of excellence in clinical education is preferred, and a record of scholarly contributions is highly desirable.Applicants must have MD/DO degree and be board certified or board eligible in obstetrics and gynecology, and the subspecialty of maternal fetal medicine.Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.

For consideration, send your curriculum vitae with a letter of interest to:

Jason K. Baxter, MD, MSCP

Professor and Acting Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Abington Hospital

Jefferson Enterprise Lead for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

c/o Chandler Clemens

Talent Acquisition Partner, Physician Recruitment

chandler.clemens@jefferson.edu

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

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