Join our Team at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA as a Physician - Chief of Gynecology!
The incumbent will be responsible for providing all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic management related to general gynecology. Medical management of abnormal bleeding, including postmenopausal bleeding, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, contraceptive counseling, early pregnancy evaluation, work up of infertility, management of menopause symptoms, evaluation and management of urinary incontinence, evaluation and management of pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction. Procedures include but are not limited to removal of premalignant lesions of the vulva, treatment of Bartholin cysts, repair of cystocele and rectocele, treatment of cervical dysplasia, insertion and removal of long acting, contraceptive devices (IUDs and implants). Operations include diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy, dilation and curettage, diagnostic laparoscopy, salpingectomy for treatment of ectopic pregnancy or sterilization, removal of ovarian cyst/oophorectomy, myomectomy and hysterectomy surgery procedures. Evaluation and management of gynecology patients and the incumbent will be responsible for evaluation of patients in the gynecology clinic. Consultation services will also be provided to general medicine physicians, mid-level providers, surgeons in the operating room, the emergency room and to other inpatient services. The incumbent will also supervise trainees including medical students, residents and fellows in all of these settings. The incumbent will be responsible for providing on-call services as deemed necessary according to the on-call schedule. Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods. Instructs other personnel assigned to health care team on preventive medicine programs and other appropriate medical activities and functions.
Maintenance of clinical activity statistics, VASQIP, and conduct of quality management studies as indicated by the program needs. Responsible for the management of the gynecologic services in the inpatient, OR, and outpatient setting. Responsible for overseeing Gynecology processes, ensuring appropriate access to clinic and operative services and monitoring wait times. Develop and write policies/procedures specific to Gynecology services when appropriate. Participates in quality improvement activities including peer review. Directs QA activities for the Gynecology Section. Participates in educational conferences. Supports and enhances VAPAHCS philosophy and goals. Engages in outreach efforts.
Benefits and Features
- Expected Salary range from $200K to $400K (negotiable based on candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience).
- Work Schedule: Full time. Schedule will be determined by supervisor.
- Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
- Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
- Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME).
- Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
- Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
- Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
- CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
- Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
We encourage you to consider VA employment in Palo Alto, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.
