Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

A hospital facility is seeking a skilled hospitalist to join their team on a locum tenens basis. This role involves providing comprehensive inpatient OB/GYN care, with responsibilities spanning labor management, obstetrical triage, and handling gynecologic emergencies. The schedule focuses on night shifts during weekdays, with occasional weekend opportunities.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday nights; typical shift frequency is approximately 5–10 shifts per month, including occasional weekends
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Farmington, CT
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• • Weekly direct deposit
• • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• • Supportive credentialing assistance
• • Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• • Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Coverage of the obstetric service during evenings, nights, and weekends
• Supervision and teaching of in-house OB/GYN residents
• Management of laboring patients, obstetrical triage, postpartum patients, and gynecologic emergencies
• Performance of obstetrical and gynecologic procedures as clinically indicated
• Participation in emergency cesarean deliveries and urgent gynecologic surgical care
• Collaboration with nursing staff, anesthesia, neonatology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and subspecialty consultants
• Teaching and precepting residents, fellows, and medical students

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology by ABOG
• Eligible for or currently holding a Connecticut Medical License
• Experience supervising residents and managing high-acuity obstetrical patients preferred
• Strong communication and team-based care skills required

Working Hours

• Night shifts from Monday to Thursday, with potential weekend coverage
• Approximately 5–10 shifts per month

Skills

• Expertise in managing high-acuity obstetrical cases
• Strong supervisory skills for resident oversight
• Ability to perform obstetrical and gynecological procedures
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams