Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Company: iRecruitMD
Location: Davenport
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description OB/GYN Hospitalist Position Summary The OB/GYN Hospitalist provides inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care to hospitalized patients, with a primary focus on labor and delivery coverage, emergent obstetric care, and inpatient gynecologic consultation. This role supports patient safety, quality outcomes, and continuity of care through collaboration with community physicians, midwives, nursing staff, and hospital teams. Key Responsibilities - Provide in-house obstetric coverage for labor and delivery units - Manage labor, delivery, and postpartum care for obstetric patients - Perform vaginal and operative deliveries, including cesarean sections, as indicated - Respond to obstetric emergencies and urgent gynecologic consultations - Provide coverage for unassigned or emergent patients as required - Collaborate with obstetric providers, midwives, anesthesia, neonatology, and nursing staff - Perform inpatient gynecologic evaluations and procedures within scope of practice - Ensure timely communication and patient handoffs to outpatient and primary OB providers - Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record - Support quality improvement, patient safety, and risk reduction initiatives Schedule & Coverage - Inpatient, hospital-based setting - Shift-based coverage, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required - May include 24-hour, 12-hour, or block scheduling models Patient Population - Obstetric patients across all stages of pregnancy and postpartum care - Inpatient gynecologic patients requiring urgent or consultative care Qualifications - MD or DO from an accredited medical school - Completion of an accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program - Board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state - DEA registration or eligibility - Current ACLS and neonatal resuscitation certification (or ability to obtain) Skills & Competencies - Strong clinical and surgical skills in obstetrics - Ability to manage high-acuity and emergent obstetric situations - Excellent communication and teamwork skills - Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced inpatient environment Work Environment - Labor and delivery and inpatient women’s health units - Multidisciplinary, team-based care model - High-acuity, high-reliability clinical environment

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