OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN)
Location: Leitchfield, Kentucky
Job Type: Contingent
Company: Optigy Group
Salary: $150
Category: Physician
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OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN)
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN) to join our dynamic clinical team. This role is an essential part of delivering high-quality obstetrical and gynecological care within a hospital setting. As an OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN), you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of patients throughout their hospital stay and supporting the broader healthcare team in providing comprehensive women’s health services. This opportunity offers a rewarding environment to collaborate with talented professionals and make a significant impact on mothers and families in the Leitchfield, Kentucky area. If you are passionate about hospital-based obstetric care and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting, we encourage you to apply online by clicking the job application button.
OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN) - SummaryThe OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN) plays a pivotal role in delivering advanced obstetrical and gynecological care to patients admitted to the hospital. This position involves direct patient care, participation in multidisciplinary rounds, and serving as a safety leader within the labor and delivery unit. The OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN) is a key collaborator, supporting both hospital staff and community providers to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care at all times.
Duties & Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care to hospitalized patients, including contraceptive services where applicable.
- Deliver direct care for high-risk obstetric patients, including those requiring Maternal Fetal Medicine support via remote consultation.
- Participate daily in Labor and Delivery board rounds, contributing to collaborative patient management and care planning.
- Serve as the Safety Officer on Labor and Delivery, ensuring that all patients receive the highest standard of care regardless of their primary clinician.
- Support community physicians and midwives by offering clinical assistance and practice coverage as needed and safely available.
- Document all patient encounters and care activities in accordance with hospital standards and best practices.
- Comprehensive health, life, vision, and dental insurance plans are available to OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN) team members.
- Participation in a 401(k) program with profit sharing and Roth options to support your financial future.
- Malpractice insurance coverage is provided, including unlimited tail coverage for peace of mind.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) benefits, including a $2,000 annual stipend for professional development activities such as memberships (ACOG/ACOOG), certification maintenance (ABOG/AOBOG), professional subscriptions, and state licensure fees associated with OB Hospitalist assignments.
- Eligibility for benefits begins with a shift commitment of 5 shifts per 28-day block.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
- Active medical license to practice as a physician in the relevant state.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with hospital leadership, multidisciplinary hospitalist teams, nursing staff, community physicians, and organizational personnel.
- Significant experience in obstetrical emergency care is preferred.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and compassionate care.
- Demonstrates leadership and situational awareness as the Safety Officer on Labor and Delivery.
- Thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital environment and values teamwork.
- Communicates effectively with providers, staff, and patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Adapts well to the fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable nature of hospital-based obstetrical care.
- Committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with evolving best practices in OB/GYN hospital medicine.
- The OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN) works primarily in 24-hour shifts, with some 12-hour or mixed-shift models available based on scheduling needs.
- Full-time clinicians typically schedule 5-9 shifts per 28-day block, depending on hospital requirements.
- This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive hospital environment in Leitchfield, Kentucky, contributing positively to the community’s maternal and child health outcomes.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the job application button to take the next step in advancing their OB/GYN hospitalist career.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: This employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.