OB Laborist Opportunity - New Bedford & Fall River, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Coastal Southeastern Massachusetts

This area is conveniently situated less than 30 minutes from Providence, Rhode Island, and under an hour from Boston, Massachusetts.

Our organization is dedicated to uniting top-tier physicians to provide outstanding healthcare services. As one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in New England, we are proud of our Obstetrics & Gynecology division, which is part of a larger group that has expanded to over 800 providers since its establishment in 1996. We have become a preferred destination for healthcare professionals, offering a supportive environment that fosters excellence in practice.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking an Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join our OB/GYN division as an OB Laborist. This role is crucial to our team, which includes 7 full-time OBGYN physicians, 2 gynecologists, and 7 Certified Nurse Midwives. Our aim is to enhance our OB Laborist program, ensuring a balanced work/life dynamic while expanding our capacity to serve the community effectively.

Our OB Laborists collaborate closely with other providers to ensure a smooth experience for patients and their families throughout their perinatal journey.

The OB Laborists will primarily work at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA, with plans for future expansion to Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA, to provide comprehensive inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care. Both hospitals are designated as Level II Maternity Centers, featuring a Level II nursery and pioneering mother/baby rooms in the New England region. The OB Laborists will focus solely on triage and inpatient care, with no outpatient responsibilities. The contracted OB Laborist is expected to fulfill a minimum of 12 to 24-hour call shifts monthly, as specified in the contract. Typically, a part-time OB Laborist covers 24 hours weekly, while a full-time OB Laborist provides 48 hours of call coverage each week.

This position offers the chance to deliver care within a high-volume, quality-focused team environment in a thriving practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Join a 9-physician practice supported by 7 Certified Nurse Midwives and Nurse Practitioners, known for quality care and community involvement.
• Work in a state-of-the-art Family Centered Unit at St. Luke's Hospital, recognized annually for excellence in maternity care.
• Participate in approximately 1,800 deliveries each year.
• Be board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Utilize a state-of-the-art Level II Nursery staffed by physicians from Boston Children's Hospital.
• Access 24/7 Maternal Fetal Medicine consultative/support/transfer services in collaboration with Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, RI.
• Engage with an on-site Gynecologic Oncology Program led by Dr. Tina Robison, affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, offering 24/7 consultative/support/transfer services.
• Provide urogynecology consultative/support/transfer and co-management for both outpatient and inpatient cases.
• Participate in scheduled OBGYN educational seminars and M&M conferences within the organization.
• Receive a competitive salary structure that includes base pay, productivity incentives, and quality bonuses.
• Benefit from a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including 41 days of PTO and a 6% retirement match after two years.
• Benefit from malpractice coverage of $2M / $6M.

Community Highlights

• Located less than 30 minutes southeast of Providence, RI, and Cape Cod, with easy access to major highways and within 60 minutes of Boston.
• Experience four-season coastal living with opportunities for sailing and boating in Buzzard's Bay, including waterfront living options.
• Access to multiple New England ski areas within a 2-3 hour drive.
• Choose to reside in desirable suburbs in either Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
• Enjoy multicultural communities with family-friendly neighborhoods.
• Benefit from excellent private and public schooling options.

About Us

Our organization offers exceptional specialty services, recognized as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care, with advanced heart programs, a Level II Trauma Center, and highly regarded perinatal and bariatric services. We are proud to have an IDSA Antimicrobial Center of Excellence and have received accolades from Newsweek, US News, and ChiME for our quality of care and workplace environment. With over 1,000 medical staff members serving more than 135,000 patients in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we are a sought-after location for medical student and advanced practitioner rotations, collaborating with prestigious educational institutions.

As a not-for-profit charitable organization, we rely on community support to provide our services.