Laborist | 24-Hour Shifts | Quality Incentives | $400k Base + $75k Sign on
This hospital in Newark, OH, is developing a dedicated Laborist program as part of its transition to a dual-model women’s health department. With 850 annual deliveries, supportive midwifery staff, and in-house specialty coverage, this position is ideal for those who prefer hospital-based obstetric practice with no outpatient responsibilities.
- Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Job #: JN-01052025-60667
- State: Ohio
- Remuneration: Not Specified
- Type: Permanent
Highlights
Opportunity Highlights
- Schedule: The incoming Laborist can expect to work seven to eight, 24-hour shifts per month. The most consecutive shifts one could work are three.
- The day begins at 7:00 a.m. with patient rounds.
- Manage scheduled C-Sections, urgent/emergent OBGYN surgical cases. Approximately 25% of all deliveries are C-sections.
- Provide continuous OB coverage throughout the shift.
- Five to ten percent surgical procedures.
- On-Call Expectations: Not required to be in-house but must respond within 30 minutes.
- Facilities:
- The Laborist do have a dedicated physicians lounge and sleeping rooms.
- State of the art L&D rooms with centralized maternal/fetal monitoring and wireless monitoring technology.
- Level II Special Care Nursery staffed by specialty trained nurse and Pediatricians. The hospital coordinates with Neonatologists from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.
- Davinci Robot System
- OB Focus: Obstetrics with minimal gynecology responsibilities.
- Support Services:
- 24/7 in-house Anesthesia and Pediatric coverage.
- Midwives covering 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shifts.
- Maternal Fetal Medicine support from Columbus for high-risk cases.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary:
- Laborist: $400,000
- Bonuses:
- $75,000 longevity bonus, paid upfront and forgiven over three years.
- Productivity bonuses applicable to OBGYN role.
- Benefits:
- 6 weeks (250 hours) of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 403(b) employer-funded retirement plan and 457 employee-funded plans.
- Occurrence-based malpractice coverage.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Additional Considerations:
- Travel expenses for commuting physicians will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
Candidate Parameters
- Board-certified or board-eligible in OBGYN.
- Open to male or female candidates.
- Open to both new graduates and experienced physicians.
- Preference for candidates with strong people skills and a clear malpractice history.
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