Faculty Physician - Vulvovaginitis and Clinical Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Details

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University seeks a faculty physician with interest and expertise in vulvovaginitis, benign vulvar and vaginal disorders, and clinical research. The successful candidate will join the Jefferson Vulvovaginal Health Center (JVHC), which is committed to clinical excellence, education, scholarship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Candidates may maintain a full-scope obstetrics and gynecology practice, including obstetrics, or may pursue a gynecology-only practice depending on clinical background, departmental need, and candidate interest.

Job Description

The selected candidate will contribute to patient care, clinical research, education, and departmental academic activity.

Clinical Care

• Provide evidence-based outpatient care for patients with vulvovaginitis and related benign vulvar or vaginal conditions.
• Evaluate and manage acute, recurrent, and complex vulvovaginal symptoms in coordination with appropriate clinical teams.
• Maintain a general obstetrics and gynecology or gynecology-only clinical practice, based on agreed clinical scope.
• Participate in departmental clinical coverage and service responsibilities as assigned.
• Deliver patient-centered care that supports access, dignity, equity, and continuity.

Clinical Research and Scholarship

• Develop or participate in clinical research related to vulvovaginitis, benign vulvar and vaginal disorders. Research may include clinical trials, diagnostics/assay development studies, and translational.
• Collaborate with Jefferson investigators, trainees, research staff, other academic institutions, and industry.
• Contribute to research design, protocol development, IRB submissions, data interpretation, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Seek internal, foundation, philanthropic, industry, or extramural funding when aligned with the candidate’s career path and departmental priorities.
• Support growth of a focused clinical and academic program in vulvovaginitis and related conditions.

Education and Mentorship

• Teach medical students, residents, and other learners in clinical settings.
• Incorporate current evidence related to vulvovaginitis and gynecologic care into educational activities.
• Mentor trainees interested in clinical research, case reports, quality improvement, or academic careers.
• Participate in departmental conferences, lectures, simulation, journal clubs, or continuing education programs as appropriate.

Program Development and Collaboration

• Partner with JVHC Director to strengthen clinical services for vulvovaginitis and related vulvar or vaginal conditions.
• Identify opportunities to improve referral pathways, patient education, access, care coordination, and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning, clinical innovation, and scholarly activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Academic credentials sufficient for faculty appointment at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
• Demonstrated clinical interest in vulvovaginitis, vulvar and vaginal disorders, general gynecology, or related women’s health conditions.
• Interest in clinical research, scholarly activity, or academic program development.
• Commitment to teaching, collaboration, professionalism, inclusive excellence, and health equity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior clinical or scholarly work focused on acute and recurrent vulvovaginitis, vulvar disorders, vaginal microbiome, infectious or inflammatory gynecologic conditions, sexual health, vulvodynia, or related areas.
• Experience with clinical research methods, protocol development, IRB processes, database or registry work, abstracts, manuscripts, or grants.
• Master’s degree in clinical research, public health, or a related scientific discipline.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Demonstrated success securing grant funding or other competitive research support.
• Experience mentoring medical students, residents, advanced practice clinicians or junior colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate constructively across disciplines, sites, and academic programs.

About Jefferson

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, an integrated university and health system serving the Delaware Valley. Sidney Kimmel Medical College is part of Thomas Jefferson University. Jefferson’s mission is to improve lives through health, education, and discovery.

Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from candidates who will contribute to an inclusive academic and clinical environment. Jefferson maintains a commitment to equal access to employment.

Application Materials

• Curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter describing relevant clinical, leadership, research, educational, or quality and safety experience.
• Names and contact information for professional references, if requested during the search process.

Interested candidates should submit an online application and additional supporting materials may be sent to Chandler Clemens at [email protected].

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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