OB Hospitalist - High Risk

Full-Time High-Risk OB Hospitalist

Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Full-Time High-Risk OB Hospitalist to work in a Level IV Perinatal Care Center. This role acts as a Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) extender, admitting and managing high-risk patients, supervising residents on the high risk service, performing deliveries, complex cesarean sections, TOLAC's, and participating in deliveries with the accreta team. You will work in a close-knit team environment consisting of an MFM specialist, second and third year OBGYN residents on their High Risk rotation.

Key Details:

• Clinical Duties: Daily rounds with MFM on inpatient antepartum and post partum patients, high-risk deliveries. You will also be assessing, admitting, and managing incoming maternal transports throughout the state of Indiana. Pt volume averages approximately 15 patients per day. Estimated between 1-5 deliveries per shift.
• Facility Details: Located at St. Vincent Women's Hospital (Indianapolis), featuring a Level IV NICU and a new nine-story women's and children's tower.
• Schedule: Roles involve 12- or 24-hour shifts with no traditional on-call, designed to support work-life balance. Annual hours worked are 1,872 + 144 hours of PTO. Tier increase in hourly compensation for excess shifts beyond 78 annually.
• Requirements: Board Certified/Board Eligible OB/GYN MD/DO with at least 2-5 years of experience preferred.
• Collaboration: Working within a supportive environment with MFM specialists, residents, and APP services. This role is critical for reducing maternal morbidity and mortality in Indiana.

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Education:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

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