OB/GYN Hospitalist

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph in Wichita, KS seeks an OBGYN Laborist for PRN/hours as needed inpatient coverage. The role involves managing labor and delivery within a hospitalist setting and collaborating with NICU teams to ensure high-quality obstetric care.

Board certified or eligible in OBGYN and eligibility for KS medical licensure and DEA registration are required. Join a mission-driven health system with strong clinical collaboration and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in OBGYN.
• Eligible for state medical licensure (KS) and DEA registration.
• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient OBGYN Laborist coverage and triage evaluation.
• Manage labor and delivery and unassigned deliveries.
• Inpatient / Hospitalist coverage setting.
• Collaborate with on-site nursing, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatology teams.
• Lead quality and cost-effectiveness improvements in care.
• Deliver high-quality patient care during shifts.

Skills

Inpatient obstetric care

Laborist coverage

Triage evaluation

Collaboration with neonatal team

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility Name: Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph

Schedule: PRN / As Needed

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled OBGYN Laborist to provide PRN coverage at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph, delivering high-quality inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care within a collaborative health system network.

• Provide dedicated inpatient OBGYN Laborist coverage and triage evaluation
• Manage labor and delivery and unassigned deliveries
• Practice setting: Inpatient / Hospitalist coverage
• Collaborate closely with on-site nursing staff, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and neonatology teams
• Flexible PRN scheduling with shift-based coverage
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in OBGYN
• Must be eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Lead collaborative efforts to continuously improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of care delivered, contributing to system-wide excellence.
• Cultivate positive clinical outcomes by providing immediate, high-quality patient care during shifts.

About The Facility

• Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph - full-service hospital with specialized maternal-child health services
• Serving a population of approximately 500K
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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