OB Hospitalist Director (OB/GYN Hospitalist Director)
Location: Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Type: Contingent
Company: Optigy Group
Salary: $150
Category: Clinical Leadership
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OB Hospitalist Director (OB/GYN Hospitalist Director)
The OB Hospitalist Director (OB/GYN Hospitalist Director) plays a vital leadership role in overseeing and optimizing the OB Hospitalist program. As part of the OB Hospitalist clinical team, this position is focused on quality patient care, program operations, and the development of a value-based culture. The OB Hospitalist Director serves as a key liaison between hospital medical staff, nursing staff, administrative leadership, and the physician and Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) OB Hospitalist team. Reporting directly to senior clinical leadership such as a Market Medical Director, Medical Director of Operations, or Vice President of Clinical Operations, the OB Hospitalist Director collaborates closely to implement objectives that align with both organizational and hospital goals.
This leadership position requires a blend of clinical expertise, operational acumen, and strong interpersonal skills to ensure seamless program delivery. The OB Hospitalist Director is tasked with program operations, building and maintaining critical relationships, ensuring adherence to clinical policies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and supporting both the onboarding and ongoing development of clinicians. The role includes on-site presence at the hospital as needed to address operational priorities and maintain the highest standards in patient care and team performance.
In this full-time role, the OB Hospitalist Director is expected to participate in clinical shifts, maintaining direct involvement in patient care, and ensuring that program objectives are consistently met. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, vision, and dental insurance, a 401k with profit-sharing and Roth options, malpractice coverage with unlimited tail coverage, and continuing medical education support. The OB Hospitalist Director must be a board-certified OB/GYN physician, licensed to practice medicine at the assigned site, and possess strong relationship-building skills.
This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact on maternal health outcomes by leading a high-performing OB Hospitalist team and collaborating with hospital leadership to enhance patient care delivery.
OB Hospitalist Director (OB/GYN Hospitalist Director) – Summary- Leads the OB Hospitalist program, ensuring quality and operational excellence.
- Serves as a liaison between clinical teams and hospital administration.
- Focuses on value-based care and continuous program improvement.
- Reports to senior clinical operations leadership.
- Participates in clinical shifts and direct patient care.
- Oversee program operations to ensure delivery of quality obstetrical care.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with hospital medical staff, nursing staff, administrative leadership, and the OB Hospitalist team.
- Collaborate with Market Medical Director, Medical Director of Operations, or Vice President of Clinical Operations to align clinical and operational objectives.
- Be present at the hospital as needed to address operational priorities.
- Train and mentor new clinicians in the value-based culture.
- Communicate and enforce clinical policies, procedures, and expectations.
- Manage minor physician issues and escalate as appropriate.
- Identify and implement strategies to increase hospital labor and delivery utilization.
- Participate in a minimum of five 24-hour (or equivalent) OB hospitalist shifts per 28-day period.
- Competitive salary aligned with leadership responsibilities and clinical experience.
- Comprehensive health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- 401k with profit-sharing contribution and Roth option.
- Malpractice coverage with unlimited (lifetime) tail coverage.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) support, including:
- $2,000 annual CME stipend
- ACOG/ACOOG membership dues
- ABOG/AOBOG certification maintenance
- Subscriptions and license fees for state licensure
- Eligibility for benefits is tied to shift commitment.
- Board Certified OB/GYN Physician required.
- Current license to practice medicine at the assigned site.
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
- Strong background in obstetrical emergency care is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership ability within clinical teams.
- Experienced OB/GYN physician with leadership experience in hospital-based programs.
- Proven ability to foster a collaborative, value-based clinical culture.
- Strong organizational, coaching, and mentoring skills for clinician development.
- Comfortable with policy enforcement and conflict resolution at the site level.
- Effective communicator with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- This role requires a commitment to both operational leadership and direct patient care through regular clinical shifts.
- Collaboration with hospital and organizational leadership is essential for driving program objectives.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and impact on clinical outcomes.
- This position is open to all qualified applicants. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination.
Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference in obstetrical care by applying for the OB Hospitalist Director (OB/GYN Hospitalist Director) position today. Click the job application button to start your journey with a leader in hospital-based women's health programs.