OB GYN Hospitalist

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

22h

About The Position

The OB GYN Hospitalist provides inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care, including care for patients assigned to the inpatient MFM service, unassigned patients, and patients presenting to the emergency department with OB or GYN complaints. The role provides emergency backup for community OB-GYN physicians, including C-section assistance, and backup coverage for Family Practice physicians providing obstetric care in the hospital. It may also provide backup support for Nurse-Midwives if a hospital Nurse-Midwifery program develops. The hospitalist collaborates with physicians, nursing, and administrative staff to support effective, cost-conscious clinical care; communicates patient status and changes clearly to other clinicians; and maintains accurate, timely patient-care documentation. The position participates in patient-care conferences and clinical committees, provides input and leadership on quality improvement, patient safety, and patient and family satisfaction, and assists the Clinical Vice President of Surgical Specialty Services with expanding the inpatient service. Legacy Health describes its mission as advancing health for its people, patients, communities, and the world. It encourages applicants who believe they can contribute to its team, even if they do not meet every listed qualification, and identifies itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Graduate of a four-year U.S. medical school or equivalent.
Completed residency in OB-GYN.
Clinical experience in OB-GYN, including high-risk pregnancy management.
Board certified or board eligible in OB-GYN.
Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state(s) of practice.
Active member in good standing of the Hospital Medical Staff.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt and efficient medical care to patients assigned to the inpatient MFM service as scheduled.
Perform duties at the professional level of quality and efficiency established by the hospital.
Provide emergency backup support to community OB-GYN physicians, including C-section assistance.
Provide backup coverage for Family Practice physicians providing obstetric care in the hospital.
Manage unassigned patients.
Manage patients presenting to the emergency department with OB or GYN complaints as needed.
Provide backup support for Nurse-Midwives if a Nurse-Midwifery program develops in the hospital.
Participate as a team member in patient-care conferences.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and administrative staff to maximize cost-effective use of clinical resources.
Communicate promptly and clearly about patient status and changes in condition to other clinicians responsible for care.
Prepare accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
Participate and provide leadership on appropriate clinical committees as requested.
Provide physician input into improvement of quality, patient safety, and patient and family satisfaction.
Assist the Clinical Vice President of Surgical Specialty Services in efficiently expanding the inpatient service.