The OB/GYN Hospitalist provides inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care to hospitalized patients, with a primary focus on labor and delivery coverage, emergent obstetric care, and inpatient gynecologic consultation. This role supports patient safety, quality outcomes, and continuity of care through collaboration with community physicians, midwives, nursing staff, and hospital teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide in-house obstetric coverage for labor and delivery units
Manage labor, delivery, and postpartum care for obstetric patients
Perform vaginal and operative deliveries, including cesarean sections, as indicated
Respond to obstetric emergencies and urgent gynecologic consultations
Provide coverage for unassigned or emergent patients as required
Collaborate with obstetric providers, midwives, anesthesia, neonatology, and nursing staff
Perform inpatient gynecologic evaluations and procedures within scope of practice
Ensure timely communication and patient handoffs to outpatient and primary OB providers
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
Support quality improvement, patient safety, and risk reduction initiatives
Schedule & Coverage
Inpatient, hospital-based setting
Shift-based coverage, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
May include 24-hour, 12-hour, or block scheduling models
Patient Population
Obstetric patients across all stages of pregnancy and postpartum care
Inpatient gynecologic patients requiring urgent or consultative care
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program
Board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state
DEA registration or eligibility
Current ACLS and neonatal resuscitation certification (or ability to obtain)
Skills & Competencies
Strong clinical and surgical skills in obstetrics
Ability to manage high-acuity and emergent obstetric situations
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced inpatient environment
Work Environment
Labor and delivery and inpatient women’s health units