Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

A rewarding opportunity awaits in a dynamic healthcare environment where you will play a crucial role in providing inpatient clinical care as part of a highly regarded medical practice group. This position focuses on covering the obstetrics service during evenings, nights, and weekends. You'll supervise and teach OB/GYN residents, manage labor and postpartum care, and engage in various obstetrical and gynecologic procedures. Opportunities for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and contributions to academic pursuits further enrich this role.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Weekday overnight shifts, Monday–Thursday, approximately 5–10 shifts per month; potential weekend opportunities
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location: Farmington, CT

Benefits

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

Job Responsibilities

• Cover obstetric services during evenings, nights, and weekends
• Supervise and teach in-house OB/GYN residents
• Manage laboring patients, obstetrical triage, postpartum patients, and gynecologic emergencies
• Perform obstetrical and gynecologic procedures as needed
• Participate in emergency cesarean deliveries and urgent gynecologic surgical care
• Collaborate with nursing staff, anesthesia, neonatology, and various subspeciality consultants
• Potential academic responsibilities include teaching, precepting, and participation in quality improvement or educational activities

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

• Primarily overnight shifts, Monday–Thursday, with possible weekend coverage
• Preferred shift model: 12-hour night shifts; alternative 24-hour shifts may be available

Skills

• Expertise in obstetrical and gynecologic procedures
• Effective leadership and teaching capabilities
• Strong collaborative skills for interaction with a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients confidently