OB Hospitalist - Boise, ID

Our organization is a multi-specialty group practice with over 650 providers, presenting an outstanding opportunity for a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Obstetrician to become part of a well-established OB hospitalist team consisting of five physicians. This program, initiated in 2009, is the first of its kind in Idaho. The available schedules are: full-time (1.0 FTE): 154 twelve-hour shifts annually or part-time (0.5 FTE): 77 twelve-hour shifts each year. There is no on-call duty required.

The OB Hospitalist physicians in our organization act as patient safety coordinators in Labor and Delivery, collaborating with Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, OB/GYN doctors, Family Medicine practitioners, and Certified Nurse Midwives to provide comprehensive 24/7 care at the 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 take pride in 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 dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment that empowers physicians to thrive in their civilian careers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the antepartum service and act as MFM extenders.
• Triage incoming pregnant patients.
• Address obstetric emergencies, including trauma cases.
• 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 or when their providers are unavailable.
• No on-call, office, or GYN responsibilities!

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, on-site gynecologic oncology, interventional radiology, pediatric surgery, and pediatric gastroenterology. Additionally, we are the only ACS verified Level II Trauma Center in the region. The OB hospitalists also have the opportunity to care for women in the community through the Refugee Resettlement program.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists deliver comprehensive obstetric care, committed to supporting patients and their families during complex pregnancies while providing high-quality perinatal care. They collaborate with primary obstetricians, hospitalists, and neonatologists as necessary to ensure optimal care. Our Maternal-Fetal Medicine department has received special recognition and accreditation from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), highlighting our dedication to clinical excellence and high-quality diagnostic ultrasound services.

Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offers the highest standard of care for infants. This NICU provides 24-hour, full-service specialty care, allowing families from Boise and surrounding areas in Idaho and eastern Oregon to access expert treatment close to home. The collaborative approach of the NICU team fosters an environment where parents and staff work together to achieve outcomes that surpass national benchmarks. Through specialized programs developed by our neonatologists and NICU staff, the length of stay and complication rates in our NICU are significantly lower than the national average.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
• Successful completion of an accredited ACGME/AOA Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency and certification by the ABOG, or the ability to obtain such certification 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 bonuses.
• Relocation assistance.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allocation.
• Malpractice insurance (including tail coverage).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan (403b).