Womens Health - Physician

As a Women's Health - Physician at Allegheny Health Network, your main responsibilities will include performing laparoscopic gynecologic surgeries, such as hysterectomies and myomectomies, conducting both inpatient and outpatient consultations, and engaging in resident education. You’ll also be able to use the advanced Da Vinci surgical system, which is available at both Forbes and West Penn Hospitals.

To qualify for the Women's Health - Physician position at Allegheny Health Network, you must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, have completed an AAGL Fellowship, and be eligible for a Pennsylvania Medical License. These qualifications ensure that you are well prepared for the responsibilities of this important role in women's health.

The Women's Health - Physician role at Allegheny Health Network comes with a competitive compensation package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, and a generous PTO plan. Additionally, there will be opportunities for Continuing Medical Education (CME), making it an attractive offer for qualified candidates.

Working as a Women's Health - Physician at Allegheny Health Network offers a favorable work-life balance with an average census of 16 clinic patient visits per day. Since this role does not involve prenatal care or obstetrics, you can focus on surgical procedures and education while enjoying free time in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh.

Allegheny Health Network promotes a collaborative and innovative culture that prioritizes quality care and professional development. As a Women's Health - Physician, you will join a supportive team within a nationally recognized healthcare system while having the chance to engage with other departments like REI, Gyn Onc, and Urogyn.

When answering this question, highlight your passion for women's health and the benefits of minimally invasive techniques for patient recovery and comfort. Share specific experiences or mentors that inspired you to pursue this specialty.

Discuss your approach to complex surgical cases, including thorough preoperative assessments, consultation with colleagues when necessary, and maintaining open communication with the surgical team. Illustrate with an example of a complex case you've successfully managed.

Emphasize the importance of mentoring and educating future gynecologic surgeons. Talk about how teaching reinforces your own knowledge while improving patient care outcomes, highlighting any previous teaching experience you have.

Share a specific experience where you navigated a challenging patient consultation, focusing on your communication skills, empathy, and ability to find solutions while ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.

Mention your commitment to lifelong learning through conferences, journals, and networking with professional organizations. Highlight any recent techniques or technologies you've integrated into your practice.

If you have experience with the Da Vinci system, discuss your proficiency and specific procedures you've performed. If not, express your eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies as part of improving surgical outcomes.

Explain your strategy for patient education, stressing the need for clear communication, providing resources, and an open dialogue to ensure well-informed decisions. Share an example of a time you simplified complex information for a patient.

Discuss your techniques for stress management, such as staying organized, maintaining mindfulness, and fostering teamwork. Provide an example of a high-pressure situation you've encountered and how you effectively managed it.

Highlight your alignment with the values at Allegheny Health Network, such as quality care and innovation. Mention your excitement about the opportunity to contribute to a growing Gyn department and engage with the community in Pittsburgh.

Clearly express your aspirations to advance women's health through innovative surgical techniques, resident education, and involvement in research. Share specific goals or projects you would like to develop as part of your role.