OBGYN Nocturnist

Central Maine Medical Center•Lewiston, ME

57d•$340,000 - $402,000•Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Medical Center, part of Central Maine Healthcare and Prime Healthcare, is seeking an OB Hospitalist / Nocturnist to provide patient-centered inpatient obstetric care during overnight hours. The position is based in Lewiston, Maine, and is part of a collaborative Women’s Health team. The hospital conducts approximately 900 deliveries annually and has a Level II NICU with in-house pediatrics and anesthesia. The role involves 11 shifts per month, mostly nights with some weekend daytime coverage. Shifts are 12 hours, with flexible scheduling and potential block scheduling. This is an inpatient position with no outpatient clinic duties. The physician will work autonomously overnight while collaborating with nursing staff, medical students, residents, OB/GYN physicians, midwives, anesthesia, and NICU teams. Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated health system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine, with more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. Central Maine Medical Center is a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital in Lewiston. The organization highlights its clinical resources, collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, and quality of life in Maine.

Requirements

MD or DO degree.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Active or eligible for medical licensure in Maine.
Strong experience in labor and delivery and obstetric emergencies.
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Lingala, French, Portuguese, or Somali.

Responsibilities

Provide in-house overnight obstetric coverage.
Manage labor and delivery triage, admissions, and emergencies.
Perform vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections as needed.
Respond to obstetric emergencies, including fetal distress and urgent interventions.
Collaborate with OB/GYN physicians, midwives, anesthesia, and NICU teams.
Ensure timely documentation and adherence to clinical protocols.
Support patient safety and quality initiatives.

Benefits

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
Competitive compensation with a nocturnist differential.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
Malpractice coverage with tail.
Retirement plan with employer contribution.
Paid time off.
CME allowance.
Relocation assistance may be available.
Loan forgiveness opportunities, including potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for qualified physicians employed by the nonprofit healthcare organization.
J-1 visa sponsorship and/or J-1 waiver sponsorship may be available case by case for qualified candidates.