OB/GYN Hospitalist
Atlanta Women's Health Group (AWHG) is active in growing a team of experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologists to enhance its OB/GYN hospitalist program at Northside Hospital-Atlanta, Cherokee and Forsyth.
AWHG is more than 130-physician strong with over 40 certified nurse midwives, and collectively is one of the largest OB/GYN groups in the southeast, responsible for serving approximately 400,000 patients, representing over 500,000 visits annually, and delivering approximately 16,000 babies annually.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- In-house obstetric coverage for AWHG patients (ante-partum, labor & delivery, and post-partum)
- All obstetrical and non-obstetrical emergencies such as maternal code blues, shoulder dystocia, prolapsed cord, maternal and gynecologic hemorrhage and shock
- All C-section and vaginal deliveries if the patient s obstetrician is not yet available or detained with another patient
- OB/Gyn Hospitalist will start (and finish if needed) all deliveries mentioned above
- OB/Gyn Hospitalist will manage all unassigned patients (when the patient does not have an obstetrician) in ante-partum, labor & delivery, and post-partum wards
- OB/Gyn Hospitalist will cover all gynecology emergencies, in particular ectopic pregnancies, hemorrhage and shock due to gynecologic problems
- OB/Gyn Hospitalist will be available for nurse and/or physician consultations, and will receive shift reports from the Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
- OB/Gyn Hospitalist will round daily on the patients, as appropriate, in L&D and Family Centered Care (post-partum)
- OB/Gyn Hospitalist will act as first assistant on emergency C-sections, hysterectomies, and ectopic pregnancies when a surgical assistant is not readily available
- OB/Gyn Hospitalist will accept and manage maternal transfers
- OB/Gyn Hospitalist will attend to in house GYN consults
The Company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
JOB
Qualifications:
- Current Medical License in Georgia:
MD or DO - Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Certification in Adult Resuscitation
- 5 year minimum of Labor and Delivery experience
- Proficiency with hospital EMR systems
Hours:
Rotating 24hour shifts, 8-9 calls per month (or 104 per year), full time averages to 2 - 24 hour shifts per week - during call shift, the physician must remain on the hospital campus
Compensation:
Subject to location ($105/hr.
- $135/hr.
), plus remote backup-call opportunities
SKILLS:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer service skills
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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