OB Hospitalist - Boise, ID

Job Opportunity: Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Obstetrician

Our organization is a multi-specialty group practice with over 650 providers, presenting an exceptional opportunity for a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Obstetrician to join a well-established OB hospitalist team of five physicians. This program has been operational since 2009, marking it as the first of its kind in Idaho.

Schedule Options

• Full-time: 154 twelve-hour shifts annually (1.0 FTE)
• Part-time: 77 twelve-hour shifts annually (0.5 FTE)

No on-call duties are required.

Role Overview

The OB Hospitalist physicians play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety on the Labor and Delivery unit. They collaborate with Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, OB/GYN practitioners, Family Medicine doctors, and Certified Nurse Midwives to provide comprehensive 24/7 care at our Family Maternity Center, which sees over 1,400 deliveries each year and maintains a low cesarean rate of 21% for first-time mothers.

As a military-friendly employer, we are dedicated to assisting physicians transitioning from military service to civilian practice. Our team includes several veteran physicians who are familiar with the unique challenges faced during this transition and are committed to fostering a supportive and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the antepartum service and act as MFM extenders
• Triage incoming pregnant patients
• Address obstetric emergencies, including trauma
• Consult with Certified Nurse Midwives and Family Medicine physicians
• Assist in surgeries and provide backup for OB/GYN physicians
• Manage labor and deliveries for patients without an assigned provider

No office, GYN, or on-call responsibilities are included!

About Our Maternity Services

Our facility serves as a regional referral center, featuring two Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, 24-hour in-house anesthesia coverage, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and on-site services including gynecologic oncology, interventional radiology, pediatric surgery, and pediatric gastroenterology. We are also proud to be the region's only ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. Additionally, our OB hospitalists have the opportunity to care for women involved in the Refugee Resettlement program.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Support

Our Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists are dedicated to providing comprehensive obstetric care, ensuring that patients and their families receive high-quality perinatal support throughout complicated pregnancies. They work closely with primary obstetricians, hospitalists, and neonatologists to deliver optimal care. Our Maternal-Fetal Medicine department has received special recognition from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) for its commitment to clinical excellence and high-quality diagnostic ultrasound services.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

The Level III NICU offers the highest standard of care for infants, providing 24-hour specialty services. This facility allows families from Boise and surrounding areas in Idaho and eastern Oregon to access expert treatment close to home. Our NICU employs a team approach, fostering collaboration between parents and staff to achieve outcomes that surpass national benchmarks. Special programs developed by our neonatologists and NICU staff have resulted in significantly lower length-of-stay and complication rates compared to national averages.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
• Completion of an accredited ACGME/AOA Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency
• Certification by the ABOG or the ability to obtain it within three years of employment
• Idaho medical licensure and privileges at our facility in Boise
• Preferred qualities include teamwork, leadership, adherence to protocols, and strong surgical and OB sonography skills

Recruitment Package

• Sign-On Incentives
• Relocation Assistance
• CME Allocation
• Malpractice Insurance (including Tail Coverage)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (403b)