Physician; Obstetrics​/Gynecology

Overview

This position is located at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA.

Fort Benning is located in the "Tri-Community" comprised of Columbus, Georgia;
Fort Benning, Georgia; and Phoenix City, Alabama. Columbus (third-largest city in Georgia) is a growing community of 250,000. Besides being the home of the Best Army Installation in the World, Columbus houses the corporate headquarters of many leading companies. The stunning Florida gulf shores and Blue Ridge Mountains are only a few hours' drive. For more information, please visit:

As a Physician (Obsterics/Gynecology) you will:

Serves as an expert and consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology with emphasis on ambulatory care. Is responsible for examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the full range of OB/GYN patients. Incumbent should have expertise in both abdominal and trans-vaginal ultrasonography as pertains to ambulatory medicine. Incumbent must be able to utilize and perform screening and diagnostic modalities for OB/GYN malignancies (biopsies and colposcopy), as well as provide primary preventive care and education for women seen in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic.

Incumbent should be able to evaluate both functional and dysfunctional problems related to the female pelvis to include masses, pain, urological complaints, bleeding abnormalities, hormonal dysfunction, and infections. Incumbent must be able to evaluate emergency obstetrical problems and subsequently treat or appropriately refer the same.

Perform highly responsible duties in the advanced examination and treatment of patients referred for consultation. Based on professional ability conducts thorough evaluations of patients presenting medical management problems. Evaluates both laboratory and clinical findings and provides appropriate treatment and follow-up care for patients. Must be able to collaborate with specialists in other areas on interrelated problem. Admits an discharges patients as required.

Works in Labor and delivery for the delivery of infants. Will be required to handle emergencies and perform on-call duties.

Participates in the medical education training program within the department. Guides, instructs, and trains residents, interns, medical students, and other professional personnel as required in ambulatory OB-GYN care. Lectures to department personnel on aspects of ambulatory OB-GYN care when requested.

Attends departmental and service specific conferences and lectures. Maintains current knowledge of obstetrics and gynecology through annual continuing medical education.

US Citizenship required

Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.