Laborist - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all. Job Description

OB/GYN Hospitalist Opportunity – Henry Ford St. John Hospital

Henry Ford St. John Hospital is seeking a  Board Certified/Board Eligible OB/GYN Hospitalist Physician to join our highly regarded Women’s Health team as a  Night OB Hospitalist . This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a high-acuity, academically driven environment alongside a collaborative and experienced multidisciplinary team. This position offers an excellent work-life balance with only 11 shifts per month , with shifts ranging from 11–14 hours , allowing physicians to maintain flexibility while practicing at a premier institution dedicated to excellence in women’s healthcare.

Why Henry Ford St. John Hospital?

St. John Hospital is a busy and well-established tertiary care center offering:

• Level III Perinatal Services
• Maternal Fetal Medicine support
• In-house Neonatology services
• 24/7 OB Anesthesia coverage
• Approximately 250 deliveries per month
• Full-spectrum OB/GYN specialty support

Our Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology includes a strong, collaborative OB/GYN generalist service and a respected 16-resident ACGME-accredited residency training program , creating a dynamic academic and clinical environment for physicians who enjoy teaching and mentorship.

Position Highlights

As a Night OB Hospitalist, you will:

• Supervise and support residents managing patients in the Emergency Department, OB triage, Labor & Delivery, and the Operating Room
• Provide hands-on clinical teaching to residents, medical students, and other learners
• Perform OB and GYN consultations, including Emergency Department consultations
• Perform minor gynecologic surgical procedures
• Work collaboratively with subspecialists and nursing leadership to ensure exceptional patient-centered care

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a physician who is:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN (MD or DO)
• Clinically driven with experience in a high-acuity obstetrics setting
• A strong communicator and collaborative team player
• Passionate about delivering quality, patient-centered care
• Enthusiastic about resident and medical student education

Join a Team That Makes an Impact

This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical excellence, academic involvement, and meaningful mentorship in one of the region’s most respected hospital systems. Physicians joining Henry Ford St. John Hospital become part of a mission-driven organization committed to advancing women’s healthcare and physician growth. We invite you to explore this outstanding opportunity to make a difference while building a rewarding and balanced career.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or Board-eligible OB/GYN (MD or DO) 

• Clinically motivated and have prior experience in a high acuity obstetrics setting 

• An exceptional communicator 

• Devoted to providing quality, patient-centered care 

• Strongly interested in resident and medical student education 

We offer competitive compensation and benefits and paid professional liability insurance.