Hospitalist Physician

Ob Hospitalist Job Description

As part of the Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) clinical team, an Ob Hospitalist will focus on delivering quality care that is evidence-based and consistent with OBHG's core values.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, the following essential duties must be satisfied:

• Remain abreast of changes in medical evidence and apply relevant changes to medical practice.
• Deliver obstetrical and gynecological care to patients including but not limited to providing contraceptive services at hospitals that provide these services.
• Ensure consistent performance of clinical services in accordance with program definition.
• Deliver direct patient care to high-risk patients, including situations where Maternal Fetal Medicine support may only be available by telephone or video consultation.
• Participate in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols at the assigned site.
• Ensure that practice consistently conforms to hospital guidelines, policies, and protocols.
• Ensure that delivery of care is consistent with OBHG core values.
• Participate in peer reviews or investigation of clinical incidents as requested.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure hospitalist participation in overall quality initiatives.
• Ensure daily in-person handoffs between clinicians using a standard format.
• Participate daily in Labor and Delivery board rounds.
• Participate in clinical drills.
• Collaborate with OBHG's quality department as requested.
• Collaborate with OBHG Certified Nurse Midwives if present at the assigned site.
• Complete required educational courses, such as ACLS, BLS, NRP, and FHR training.
• Complete required corporate training.

A Spirit of Service to Others

The following responsibilities are essential to providing excellent service:

• Ensure that patient encounters meet the needs of the patient and their family.
• Treat others with respect and courtesy.
• Ensure timely response to calls/pages.
• Serve as the Safety Officer on Labor and Delivery to ensure that all patients have the safest possible outcomes.
• Support community physicians and midwives through clinical assistance as requested, including practice coverage as requested and as safely available.
• Participate in hospital meetings, such as department meetings, peer review, and quality improvement.
• Active involvement in the daily activities of the labor and delivery unit.
• Reinforce the clinical aspects of OBHG's value proposition at the hospital.
• Collaborate with Site Director of Ob Hospitalists, Market Medical Director, Medical Director of Operations, and Director of Operations to ensure that clinical services meet hospital objectives and expectations.
• Arrive on time for assigned coverage periods.
• Work with the team to ensure 100% schedule coverage at the assigned site.

Fiscal Stewardship

The following responsibilities are essential to ensuring fiscal stewardship:

• Ensure that patients are seen in a timely fashion.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the medical record; all charting must be completed by the end of the assigned shift.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion and submission of billing information by the end of the assigned shift.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of requested quality data.
• Collaborate with the hospital and team to deliver care that efficiently utilizes healthcare resources.
• Communicate regularly with Site Director of Ob Hospitalists to discuss program concerns or opportunities.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are essential:

• Board Certified or Active Candidate Ob/Gyn Physician.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of the assigned site.
• Highly relational, able to build strong rapport and positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Team-oriented, service-minded, goal-focused individual who believes in OBHG's mission.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mental & Physical Demands

The following physical demands are associated with this position:

• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Position also requires walking, standing, stooping, or kneeling.
• Regularly required to use computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone.
• Lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Close vision work and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

The following benefits are included:

• Malpractice Insurance.