Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
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Role description
OB Hospitalist Locums - Richland, WA Position OverviewSpecialty: OB Hospitalist
Location: Richland, Washington
Setting: Labor & Delivery / OB Emergency Department (OBED)
NICU Level: III
Academic Teaching Environment
Opportunity Highlights
High-volume Women's Services program
Dedicated OB Emergency Department (OBED)
In-house OB Hospitalist model
Strong physician and midwife support
Family Medicine Residency Program involvement
Opportunity to focus exclusively on inpatient obstetric care while supporting a growing hospitalist model
Clinical VolumeObstetrics
Annual Hospital Deliveries: 2,597
Average OB Hospitalist Patient Encounters: 7.45 per day
Anticipated OB Hospitalist Deliveries: Primarily unassigned patients
Current Coverage Model
5 employed OB/GYN physicians providing inpatient, surgical, and outpatient care
Additional support from per diem and locum providers
6 Certified Nurse Midwives managing their own deliveries and call schedules
Hospital transitioning to a dedicated OB Hospitalist model to reduce call burden on employed physicians
Clinical Responsibilities
OB Emergency Department (OBED) coverage
Labor and Delivery management
Evaluation and treatment of obstetric emergencies
Management of unassigned obstetric patients
Collaboration with employed OB/GYN physicians and Certified Nurse Midwives
Support Family Medicine residents rotating through Labor & Delivery and OBED
Provide backup support for Certified Nurse Midwives and Family Practice physicians as needed
Support StructurePhysician Support
5 Employed OB/GYN Physicians
Midwife Support
6 Certified Nurse Midwives
Emergency Backup
Employed OB/GYN group available for support during multiple simultaneous emergencies
Facility Details
Dedicated OB Emergency Department (OBED)
Level III NICU
Family Medicine Residency Program
High-Volume Labor & Delivery Program
Approximately 2,600 Deliveries Annually
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