OB Hospitalist

Central Maine Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Malpractice coverage with tail

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Full-Time OB Hospitalist to join its women’s health team in Lewiston, Maine. You will provide comprehensive inpatient obstetric care and labor & delivery coverage, working alongside talented healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO, be Board Certified/Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology, and possess strong clinical, surgical, and communication skills. Benefits include a competitive compensation package, malpractice coverage, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Fellowship training or prior experience in OB Hospitalist/Laborist practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete inpatient obstetric care including labor management and postpartum care.
• Serve as the on-site physician for labor and delivery coverage.
• Collaborate with community OB/GYN physicians and hospital staff.

Skills

Clinical skills

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Tools

ACLS certification

BLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Full-Time OB Hospitalist to join its women’s health team serving the Central Maine region. The OB Hospitalist will provide comprehensive inpatient obstetric care and labor & delivery coverage in Lewiston, ME.

This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with OB/GYN physicians, certified nurse midwives, nursing staff, anesthesiology, neonatology, and emergency department teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered obstetric care in a supportive hospital environment. We also have a pediatric hospitalist service in-house with a level two NICU as well as in-house anesthesia.

• Competitive compensation package
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance may be available

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient obstetric care including labor management, triage evaluations, vaginal deliveries, emergency obstetric procedures, gynecological emergency room coverage, and postpartum care.
• Serve as the on-site physician for labor and delivery coverage, responding to obstetric emergencies and urgent patient care needs.
• Collaborate closely with community OB/GYN physicians, certified nurse midwives, nursing teams, anesthesiology, neonatology, and hospital staff to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• Perform obstetric procedures consistent with training and credentialing, including operative vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections when indicated.
• Evaluate and manage obstetric patients presenting through the emergency department or labor and delivery triage.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement programs focused on maternal and neonatal outcomes.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Support system-wide clinical protocols and evidence-based practices aligned with Prime Healthcare standards.
• Provide coverage across affiliated hospital campuses as part of an integrated OB Hospitalist program.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Fellowship training or prior experience in OB Hospitalist/Laborist practice preferred, but not required
• Eligible for or able to obtain a Maine medical license
• Active DEA registration
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NRP preferred
• Strong clinical, surgical, communication, and collaborative skills

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

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