Job Description
Job Description
Our client, an independent teaching hospital at the forefront of innovative medicine, is hiring an Obstetrician Gynecologist (OBGYN) Physician, Lead Hospitalist (Laborist) . The Laborist will have clinical, educational, and administrative responsibilities.
Responsibilities: - Schedule: 14 12-hour clinical shifts per month and 12 hours cumulative of administrative / education/ research per month. Weekend and holiday coverage is required.
- Provide clinical care at the highest level to patients in accordance with hospital and evidence-based care guidelines.
- Promote a culture of patient safety.
- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Management of patients in labor and delivery, including unassigned patients and those of other providers and services as requested.
- Evaluation and management of patients in triage for both obstetrics and gynecology.
- Participation in Emergency Response Teams and Codes, for example, rapid response, adult codes, obstetrical emergencies, massive transfusion protocols, and unexpected emergencies on L&D, antepartum unit, postpartum unit and other areas of the hospital.
- Appropriate documentation of all patient care in the medical record.
- Collaborative management with an active Midwifery Service.
- Front line for safety in Labor and Delivery, including surveillance of fetal heart rate monitoring and labor progress of all patients.
- Daily rounding on antepartum and postpartum patients.
- Coverage of Antepartum MFM service patients after hours when acute assessment is indicated.
- Participation and leading of L&D triage and labor board rounds and huddles.
- Leadership role with Charge Nurse and Chief Resident in oversight of patient flow and throughput, including escalation for patient volume, acuity or any other safety concerns on the unit.
- Provide surgical assistance when needed.
- Perform or assist with emergent gynecologic surgery for cases such as ectopic. pregnancies or incomplete abortion curettage as needed with gynecology attending
- Evaluation and management of all Obstetrical and Gynecological transfer patients.
- Coverage of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) service patients after hours when requested or acute assessment is indicated.
- Participation in Quality Initiatives within the hospital.
- Participate in simulation and other multidisciplinary team training initiatives.
- Participate in the clinical education of all learners in the department including residents, fellows, medical students, midwifery and physician assistant students, nursing students, allied health care workers, and others.
Requirements: - Medical Degree
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Eligible to obtain a New York Medical License and DEA License
- Excellent communication skills
- Skill and sensitivity in working with a diverse staff and patient population
Job Perks: - Competitive salary, great benefits, and other attractive incentives
- Generous PTO
- All major insurances (health, life, disability)
- Work-life balance is valued
- A team environment that believes in employee development, professional growth, and company longevity
- Culture is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and equality
- The organization embraces and values an inclusive work environment
Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
If you are passionate about what you could accomplish in this role, we would love to hear from you!
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Job Tags
Shift work, Weekend work,