Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon

ChristianaCare and The Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery in the Department of OB/GYN is searching for an experienced Board Certified, AAGL fellowship trained MIGS surgeon to join our established and growing faculty practice. 

As a member of our MIGS surgical practice, you will be part of a fully supported team comprised currently of three surgeons, a MIGS fellow, an advanced GYN physician-assistant, and experienced nursing and office staff.

The successful candidate should excel at minimally invasive GYN procedures including laparoscopy, robotic surgery, and hysteroscopy, including office-based procedures.  As part of the faculty, you will have educational opportunities including training of fellows, residents, and medical students.  Research opportunities include intramural work as well as participation in industry-sponsored investigation. 

Candidates interested in pursuing an academic leadership position are preferred!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide gynecological-only medical and surgical services, with MIGS Division gynecologic on-call responsibilities.  *No obstetrical duty requirements* 
• Precept fellows, residents, students, and specified health care professionals, as appropriate, and contribute to the educational program for trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Participate in MIGS-focused research endeavors.

ChristianaCare is recognized as a regional center for excellence in women’s health services. We offer a full spectrum of comprehensive, integrated, high-quality health care services for women at every age and stage of life, with fellowship-trained specialists in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Urogynecology, MIGS, and GYN Oncology. Our OBGYN residency is comprised of 7 trainees per year, and graduates pursue a range of careers including academic fellowships, community-based generalist practice, and international outreach.

Department of OB/GYN and Division in Minimally Invasive Gyn Surgery Highlights:

• Eight-story, 400,000 square foot tower at Christiana Hospital in Newark
• Access to 5 DaVinci robotic Xi platforms
• Established MIGS block time at the Newark Campus with 26 Main Operating Rooms and 10 Operating Rooms at the Christiana Surgicenter
• State of the art, dedicated GYN emergency services area.
• 1,000 hysterectomies annually 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus incentives, loan repayment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), plus sign-on bonus
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• Generous Time Away from Practice (TAP) program for CME, planned, and unplanned time off.
• 403(b) (with company match), 457b and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Robust employee wellness program including a variety of membership and discount options.

Position Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited OB/GYN residency.
• ABOG board certification
• Successful completion of an accredited AAGL Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) fellowship.
• Eligibility to receive unrestricted licenses in DE and PA.
• Preference will be given to physicians who have demonstrated proficiency and scholarly achievement in an aligned area of women’s health. Support to enhance such expertise will be prioritized.

About ChristianaCare:
ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, three hospitals (1,300 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.

ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 290 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital, and named among Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion in the U.S. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care. ChristianaCare offers caregivers an excellent benefits package, including 12-weeks of paid parental leave.

Benefits of living in the Delaware Valley:

Working for ChristianaCare offers the best of urban and suburban living with multiple housing options, excellent restaurants and entertainment venues, quality public and private schools and a short driving distance to popular Delaware and New Jersey beaches. The location provides easy access to Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City - all within a short drive or train ride from Newark, DE.

When we lead with love, excellence is inevitable.

ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.