Physician OBGYN Hospitalist (Nocturnist)

340B Health; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

340B Health seeks a dedicated OB/GYN Hospitalist to deliver exceptional medical care in a nighttime capacity at a leading health system. In this vital role, you will be accountable for providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and collaborating with a skilled healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Oregon license as MD/DO required.
• Board certified or eligible in OB/GYN.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 12-hour coverage of all OB/GYN patients.
• Maintain medical knowledge and skills through CME.
• Document all patient care within the EMR.

Skills

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Collaboration

Team working skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school

Successful completion of an accredited residency program in OB/GYN

Tools

Epic EMR software

Electronic Medical Record systems

Microsoft applications (Word, Excel)

Job description

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: SCHS Physician - OB/GYN Hospitalist (Nocturnist)

REPORTS TO POSITION: SCHS Clinical Division Director, Womens Health

DEPARTMENT: SCHS Womens Health

DATE LAST REVIEWED: April 21, 2025

OUR VISION: Creating Americas healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The SCHS ob/gyn hospitalist (nocturnist) provides patient care for the Center for Womens Health as well as hospital coverage for unassigned patients and community providers who present to the emergency department in Bend or are transferred to the Bend hospital from other hospitals.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The OB/GYN hospitalist (nocturnist) physician is a member of the St Charles Center for Womens Health team, with the primary responsibility of providing hospital based care for this clinics obstetric and gynecologic patients. This physician functions primarily as a nocturnist, providing care during the overnight shift to our established patients who present to the Bend Family Birthing Center or Emergency Department, whether directly or via transport from other facilities. In addition, this physician also provides backup support for St Charles Center for Womens Health certified nurse midwives and other community providers, surgical assistance for cesarean deliveries upon request from community physicians, and care for obstetric and gynecologic unassigned patients that present to a St Charles facility in an admitting or consultative role in accordance with SCHS medical staff bylaws.

Call expectation: Back-up call during high census times may be requested.

Work location: The Physician will be in Bend Hospital for coverage needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: (May perform additional duties of similar complexity within SCHS as required or assigned)

Clinical Expectations:

• Provide 12-hour coverage of all OB/GYN patients on the Bend campus, both in an admitting role as well as a consultative role, in accordance with existing Co-Management Agreements.
• When requested by the primary service, serve as a Consultant for all inpatient psychiatric patients in PES or Sageview.
• If medically complex, serve as a Consultant for patients in Inpatient Rehabilitation.
• Address in basket encounters and after hours call service as on call physician for the St. Charles Center for Womens Health office.
• Maintain familiarity with the SCMG organization structure, communication systems, billing process, and completing billing and coding documentation within time assigned by SCMG administration.
• Obtain medical knowledge and current skills through regular continuing medical education (CME) activity.
• Abide by all medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations.
• Share information both when requested and when anticipating someone might have a need.
• Maintain punctual presence for assigned workdays, in compliance with the SCHS policy on attendance
• Keep medical knowledge and skills current through regular CME activity. To attest to having obtained 60 hours of Category 1 continuing medical education (CME) relevant to the practitioners current medical practice over the prior two-year period.
• Participation in Rapid Response Supervision may be requested from time to time.

Administrative Expectations:

• Document all patient care within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete all necessary tasks in compliance with health system policies and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Be familiar with the SCHS organization structure.
• Participate in SCMG meetings and assist in policy formation for SCMG and Physicians practice.
• Keep medical knowledge and skills current through regular CME activity. Must attest to having adequate (CME) to meet maintenance of board certification and compliance with MSO rules and continuing privileges without restriction.
• Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted.
• Maintain active privileges at a St. Charles Health System hospital sufficient to permit performance of job duties.

Behavioral Expectations:

• Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Delivers first-rate customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, and is timely, efficient and accurate, and courteous.
• Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
• Provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way.
• This includes introducing oneself and stating your purpose,asking the patient their preferred name, spending time with the patient to determine their care goals, active listening, and using skillful communications (appropriate touch, eye contact, etc.).
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the health systems corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all health systems investigations and proceedings.

EDUCATION

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.

• Successful completion of an accredited residency program in OB/GYN.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required:

• Oregon license as MD/DO

• Board certified or eligible in OB/GYN. To be board certified or qualified to sit for the boards in primary area of practice at the Hospital. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency or fellowship training are required to become board certified within seven years of residency or fellowship training.

• Valid drivers license and the ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.

• Maintain unrestricted DEA number.

• Maintain unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare / Medicaid, or other federal or state governmental health care programs.

• Current BLS certification required.

Preferred:

• Board certified in OB/GYN

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
• Experience working in a team environment and proven ability to collaborate, manage facilitation and consensus building among health care professionals and agencies to achieve expected results.

Preferred:

• Epic EMR software experience

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

GENERAL

• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.
• Strong team working and collaborative skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful personal interactions.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Intermediate in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Continually (75% or more)

• Standing & Walking

• Keyboard Operation

• Using a Clear and Audible Speaking Voice

• Hearing at Normal Speech Levels.

Frequently (50%)

• Sitting

• Lifting, Carrying & Pushing / Pulling up to 25 lbs.

Occasionally (25%)

• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching

• Lifting, Carrying & Pushing / Pulling 25lbs. to 50 lbs.

• Grasping / Squeezing

• Hearing at Whispered Speech Levels

Rarely (10%)

• Climbing Stairs

• Exposure to Wet / Slippery areas

• Exposure to Chemical Solutions

Schedule Weekly Hours:

40

Caregiver Type:

Regular

Shift:

Is Exempt Position?

Yes

Job Family:

PHYSICIAN SCMG

Scheduled Days of the Week:

Shift Start & End Time: