OB/GYN Hospitalist

Rush University Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 320,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking an OB/GYN Hospitalist to provide comprehensive obstetric care across triage, labor/delivery, postpartum, and inpatient settings. The role offers a balanced schedule with 12-hour day and night shifts and a 1.0 FTE commitment of 14 shifts per month, plus a 0.5 FTE flexibility option.

The position emphasizes care coordination, emergency obstetric consultations, cesarean delivery support, and collaboration with CNMs and Rush physicians to ensure

Qualifications

• 3+ years experiences as an OB/GYN.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely evaluation, management, and continuity of obstetric care across triage, Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and inpatient settings.
• Serve as the initial obstetric consultant for patients presenting to the OB Emergency Department at 20+ weeks gestation.
• Evaluate and manage obstetric triage patients, including unassigned patients and those cared for by community providers.
• Assume responsibility for unassigned obstetric patients from admission through discharge.
• Provide clinical support for urgent and emergent obstetric situations, including imminent deliveries and complications.
• Assist with urgent and unscheduled cesarean deliveries and provide first-assist support when available.
• Back up to CNMs for complications outside CNM scope; provide backup to Rush physicians as needed.
• Coordinate inpatient rounding and management with the Secondary OB Hospitalist to facilitate timely discharges.
• Participate in structured physician-to-physician handoffs at shift start and end; promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

OB/GYN experience

Job description

OB/GYN Hospitalist

Rush Copley Medical Center

Aurora, IL

Position Details

• Full-time (1.0 FTE): 14 shifts per month
• Balanced Schedule: Evenly distributed day and night shifts
• Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Part-time Flexibility:0.50 FTE option also available
• Predictable Scheduling:Consistent 12-hour shifts designed to support work-life balance

Roles/Responsibilities

• Clinical Coverage & Care Coordination: Provide timely evaluation, management, and continuity of care for obstetric patients throughout triage, Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and the inpatient setting.
• OB Emergency Department Consultation:Serve as the initial obstetric consultant for patients presenting to the OB Emergency Department at 20 weeks’ gestation or greater.
• Triage Management:Evaluate and manage patients presenting to obstetric triage, including unassigned patients and patients receiving care from community providers with hospital privileges.
• Care of Unassigned Patients:Assume responsibility for unassigned obstetric patients from admission through discharge, ensuring safe, coordinated, and comprehensive care.
• Labor & Delivery Support:Provide clinical support for urgent and emergent obstetric situations, including imminent deliveries, complications, and changes in patient status.
• Cesarean Delivery Support:Assist with urgent and unscheduled cesarean deliveries and provide first-assist support for scheduled cesarean deliveries when another qualified first assist is unavailable.
• CNM Collaboration:Serve as physician backup to the Certified Nurse Midwife team for complications outside the CNM scope of practice or when cesarean delivery is indicated.
• Physician Backup:Provide backup support to RMG physicians for patients who are imminently delivering when the primary provider is occupied with another clinical responsibility.
• Inpatient Care:Collaborate with the Secondary OB Hospitalist to coordinate inpatient rounding and management of Labor & Delivery, postpartum, postoperative, and consult patients, with flexibility to facilitate timely discharges and changes in the plan of care.
• Continuity & Handoffs:Participate in structured physician-to-physician handoffs at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure clear communication regarding unit acuity, patient status, and ongoing care plans.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:Work closely with OB-GYN physicians, CNMs, nursing, Emergency Department providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to promote safe, efficient, high-quality obstetric care.

Department/Division Specifics

• Over 2,500 deliveries annually
• Level III NICU with 27 Beds
• Top-notch VoluSon E10 machines that are fully integrated with Epic HER
• Program supported by APRNs, ARDMS certified sonographers, diabetic educators, nutritionists, genetic counselors, and a full team of neonatal and pediatric sub-specialists.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years experiences as an OB/GYN

Rush University System for Health (Rush)is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush Copley Medical Center, located in the Fox Valley area, is a key part of the Rush network, offering state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality care to its community. With its academic affiliation to Rush University, Rush Copley patients benefit from access to the latest medical advancements. The hospital provides comprehensive services, from 24/7 emergency care to advanced cancer treatment, surgical services, and women's health. Rush Copley’s collaborative approach to care ensures that each patient receives compassionate, patient-centered treatment, backed by the latest technologies and medical expertise.

Rush Copley is surrounded by excellent suburbs including Naperville, which ranked number one among the 228 cities rated for the Best Cities to Raise a Family in America and Cities with the Best Public Schools in America by Niche.com. Living in the western suburbs of Chicago offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and easy access to the excitement of Chicago. Ideal for families, with excellent schools, abundant parks, and community-focused atmospheres, the affordable cost of living make the western suburbs a desirable option for those seeking a high quality of life near all that Chicago has to offer. With abundant outdoor recreation options and a rich cultural scene, it’s the perfect place to balance work, family, and personal pursuits. The area is well-connected by major highways for easy commuting.

Rush is recognized both for clinical excellence and as a top employer. U.S. News & World Report placed Rush on its Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2026–2027, ranking it among the top 50 of more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated and No. 1 among Illinois and Chicago-area hospitals. Vizient awarded Rush its Quality Leadership Award, marking the 13th consecutive year the health system has ranked among the top 10 of 99 academic medical centers nationwide. On the workplace side, Modern Healthcare named Rush one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2026, citing its culture, financial rewards, and training and advancement opportunities, while Becker's Hospital Review similarly included Rush University System for Health on its 2026 list of top places to work in healthcare, pointing to culture, comprehensive compensation and benefits, and extensive mental health resources as key factors.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Total Compensation Pay Range: $ 320,000 - $385,000

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