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OB/GYN Hospitalist (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The OB/GYN Hospitalist provides comprehensive inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care, with a primary focus on labor and delivery, obstetric emergencies, and inpatient gynecologic consultations. This role supports patient safety, quality outcomes, and continuity of care through close collaboration with community OB/GYN physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary hospital teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide in-hospital coverage for labor and delivery, postpartum, and antepartum patients
- Manage obstetric emergencies, including operative vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections
- Perform obstetric and gynecologic procedures within scope of training
- Provide inpatient gynecologic consultations and surgical assistance as needed
- Triage and evaluate obstetric patients presenting to the hospital
- Collaborate with community OB/GYN physicians, midwives, and advanced practice providers
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and outpatient providers regarding care plans
- Ensure timely documentation and accurate medical records in the electronic health record
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and peer review
- Adhere to evidence-based clinical guidelines, hospital policies, and regulatory standards
- Provide coverage during nights, weekends, and holidays based on scheduling model
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Completion of an accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program
- Board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Active or eligible state medical license
- DEA registration or eligibility
- Skills and Competencies
- Expertise in inpatient obstetric management and labor and delivery
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage high-acuity situations
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and collaborative practice
- Ability to work independently in a hospital-based setting
Requirements
- Must maintain state certification and/or licensure