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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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We are looking for a Board Certified OBGYN MD/DO with 4 years experience for our new OB Hospitalist program.
The OB Hospitalist will be responsible for:
Management of labor up to and including delivery, as requested by generalist physicians
Urgent postpartum care as requested by the assigned physician
Providing back-up and consultation for midwifery service
Caring for all unassigned patients who present to the OB Unit or Emergency Room
Triage of all patients who present to the unit unless directly admitted
When requested, assist in cesarean deliveries
Communicate with Maternal Fetal Medicine on consults & actions when requested
Level III maternity center
Level III NICU
24hr dedicated OB anesthesia
Specialty Assets: Access to Level III Maternity and NICU facilities at Carmel and in-house OB-specific anesthesiology at Carmel and Fishers.
Collaborative Culture: Partner closely with a highly integrated nursing team and four distinct OB groups to optimize delivery and triage workflows.
Clinical Excellence: Lead emergency GYN surgical interventions, managing high-acuity cases including ectopics and ovarian torsions with full specialty support.
Outcome-Focused Triage: Drive unit efficiency by managing all triage arrivals and ER consults, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Call Schedule: dedicated on-site call coverage with frequency and responsibilities as noted above
Projected 2000 deliveries/year.
About the Facility
Ascension St. Vincent Carmel is a full-service hospital featuring a Level III Maternity Center and Level III NICU. With 8 L&D rooms, it managed over 2,000 deliveries in 2025 and serves high-risk maternal patients.
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