Anesthesiology, Clinical Facilities, Communication Skills, Emergency Management, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Leadership, Medical Treatment, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pediatrics, Safety/Work Safety, Special Care Nursery (SCN), Team Player
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled OB Hospitalist to join our established team of physicians and advanced practice providers. This role will practice exclusively in the hospital setting, focusing on high-quality inpatient care and emergency management. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our community OB/GYNs to ensure 24/7 coverage and exceptional patient safety and outcomes.
What You Can Expect
- Shift-Based Schedule: Predictable schedule with a set number of 24-hour shifts per month, allowing for significant time off.
- Focus on Inpatient Care: Primarily responsible for evaluating and treating patients in triage/OBED, managing obstetric and gynecologic emergencies of the Mankato Clinic patients.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a strong team of 5 physicians and 3 APPs, supported by 24/7 anesthesia and pediatric hospitalist coverage.
- Modern Facilities: Our clinic is connected to a 270-bed regional referral center featuring 9 spacious LDR rooms, 14 surgical suites (1 dedicated L&D OR), a Level II Special Care Nursery, and a dedicated L&D OR.
- Quality & Safety Leadership: Opportunity to serve on patient safety and quality review committees and leadership committees.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care for hospitalized obstetric and gynecologic patients.
- Monitor laboring patients, interpret fetal heart rate strips, and perform necessary procedures such as amniotomies or sonograms.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold an MD or DO degree, be board-certified or eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and have completed an ACGME-accredited OB/GYN residency program. Eligibility for Minnesota state medical licensure is required. Current certifications in BLS and NRP are required. Essential qualities include strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a salaried position. Benefits include medical, dental, malpractice coverage, 401(k) with profit-sharing, CME allowance, and generous paid time off.
Live and Thrive in Mankato
Mankato offers a vibrant community with excellent schools and recreation, located over an hour from Minneapolis/St. Paul.