OBGYN Nocturnist

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston is seeking a dedicated OB Nocturnist to join our Women's Health team. This full-time position offers the chance to provide high-quality obstetric care during overnight hours, managing labor and delivery triage as well as emergencies.

The ideal candidate will be board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and possess strong labor delivery experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, retirement contributions, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Active medical licensure in Maine.
• Strong experience in labor & delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight obstetric coverage.
• Manage labor & delivery triage and emergencies.
• Perform vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.

Skills

Labor & Delivery Management

Obstetric Emergencies

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Language Skills (Lingala, French, etc.)

Education

MD or DO, Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Eligible for medical licensure in Maine

Job description

Position Overview

Central Maine Medical Center, in partnership with Prime Healthcare, is seeking a dedicated OB Hospitalist / Nocturnist to join our growing Women’s Health team. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered obstetric care in a supportive, collaborative environment during overnight hours.

Job Details

• Job Title: OB Nocturnist
• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Organization: Central Maine Healthcare
• Location: Lewiston, Maine
• Shifts: 11 shifts/month, mostly nights with some weekend daytime coverage; 12‑hour shifts; flexible scheduling; block scheduling options
• Workload: 900 deliveries annually; Level II NICU, in‑house pediatrics and anesthesia
• Inpatient focus – no outpatient clinic duties

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑house overnight obstetric coverage
• Manage labor & delivery triage, admissions, and emergencies
• Perform vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections as needed
• Respond to OB emergencies, including fetal distress and urgent interventions
• Collaborate with OB/GYN physicians, midwives, anesthesia, and NICU teams
• Ensure timely documentation and adherence to clinical protocols
• Support patient safety and quality initiatives

Qualifications

• MD or DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Active or eligible for medical licensure in Maine
• Strong experience in labor & delivery and obstetric emergencies
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Fluency in additional languages such as Lingala, French, Portuguese, or Somali is a bonus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with nocturnist differential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Work‑life balance with defined night schedule

Employment Status

Full Time, Night shift.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.