OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN Hospitalist)
Location: Monroe, North Carolina
Job Type: Contingent
Company: Optigy Group
Salary: $150
Category: Physician
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OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN Hospitalist)
The OB Hospitalist Physician, also recognized as an OB/GYN Hospitalist, plays a critical role in providing specialized obstetrical and gynecological care within a hospital setting. This position is designed for dedicated clinicians who are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with a focus on both routine and high-risk obstetric cases. As a key member of a collaborative hospitalist team, the OB Hospitalist Physician ensures superior maternal and fetal outcomes through excellence in clinical practice, safety leadership, and multidisciplinary support. The position offers the opportunity to work alongside community physicians, midwives, and hospital staff, fostering an environment of shared expertise and comprehensive patient care. This full-time position typically involves a combination of 24-hour and 12-hour shifts, providing flexibility and continuous coverage for labor and delivery units. The role is ideally suited for board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN physicians who are passionate about acute inpatient obstetric medicine and collaborative practice.
OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN Hospitalist) - Summary- Provides inpatient obstetrical and gynecological care to a diverse patient population in a hospital environment.
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary OB hospitalist team to ensure the highest quality of maternal and fetal care.
- Acts as a clinical leader and patient safety advocate on the labor and delivery unit.
- Supports community-based physicians and midwives through direct clinical assistance and collaborative practice coverage.
- Participates in daily labor and delivery rounds, with responsibilities that may include high-risk obstetric care and emergency response.
- Provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care, including contraceptive services at hospitals where available.
- Manage direct patient care for high-risk obstetric cases, including remote consultation with maternal fetal medicine specialists as necessary.
- Conduct daily board rounds on the labor and delivery unit to review patient status and coordinate care plans.
- Serve as the designated Safety Officer to oversee patient safety protocols and outcomes for all labor and delivery patients.
- Collaborate with community physicians and midwives, offering clinical assistance and practice coverage as needed and as safety allows.
- Participate in shift-based coverage models, predominantly 24-hour shifts, with some 12-hour or mixed-shift opportunities.
- Comprehensive health, life, vision, and dental insurance options.
- 401(k) plan with profit sharing contribution and Roth options.
- Malpractice insurance with unlimited lifetime tail coverage, ensuring long-term protection.
- Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) stipend of $2,000, which may be applied toward professional society membership dues (ACOG/ACOOG), certification maintenance (ABOG/AOBOG), subscriptions, and state licensure fees related to hospitalist assignments.
- Eligibility for benefits is available with a commitment of 5 shifts per 28-day block.
- Board Certified or active candidate in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
- Valid medical license to practice as a physician in the state of assignment.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive, collegial relationships with hospital leadership, hospitalist teams, nurses, staff physicians, and corporate staff.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
- Significant experience in obstetrical emergency care preferred.
- Experienced OB/GYN physician with a passion for inpatient obstetric and gynecological care.
- Proven ability to function efficiently in fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environments.
- Highly relational, approachable, and able to foster trust and rapport with both patients and colleagues.
- Proactive in ensuring patient safety and committed to evidence-based medical practice.
- Flexible regarding shift work, with a willingness to participate in both 24-hour and 12-hour shift models.
- Dedicated to continuous professional development and up-to-date on current clinical guidelines.
- The OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN Hospitalist) position provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative and supportive hospital environment.
- This role is ideal for candidates seeking a dynamic hospital-based practice with a focus on patient safety and high-quality outcomes.
- Enjoy the benefits of working in a facility that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and ongoing education.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the job application button to take the next step in their career.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.