Supplemental OB Hospitalist at Legacy Health

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

OB/GYN, High-Risk Pregnancy Management, Low-Risk Pregnancy Management, Cesarean Section, Operative Vaginal Delivery, VBAC, D&C, Laparoscopy, Anesthesia, Emergency Department Consults, Bilingual, Level 1 Ultrasound, Episiotomy Repair, Laceration Repair, Tubal Ligation, Maternal Fetal Medicine

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview At Legacy, we are committed to making life better for others. We not only provide state-of-the-art care; we also provide compassion and a tireless desire to secure the wellbeing of our patients. If this is how you view your work as an OB/GYN, we invite you to consider joining our community. The Supplemental OB/GYN Hospitalist positions are designed to support the established groups of OB GYN Hospitalists located at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center and Randall Children's Hosital. Additional opportunities for coverage throughout the Legacy system in Portland and the surrounding areas (Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Legacy Silverton Medical Center and Legacy Mt.Hood Medical Center if desired). At the primary site(s), the OB GYN Hospitalists support the inpatient needs of the Legacy Medical Group (LMG) Maternal Fetal Medicine service and function as perinatal extenders. The OB GYN Hospitalists and the MFM providers work closely together on a daily basis, and the MFM practice has 24/7 (not in-house) coverage available. The OB GYN Hospitalist also provides backup to the LMG Midwifery Practice (all CNMs), coverage for unassigned labor/triage patients, support of our private practice OB GYN colleagues as needed (i.e. C-section assisting), and provide variable coverage for Emergency Department gynecologic consults and emergencies (miscarriage, ovarian torsion, ectopic pregnancy, etc). Both locations have Level IV NICUs and serve a vital role in the surrounding communities for high-risk pregnancies. Dedicated in-house Anesthesia is present 24/7 at both sites. Local academic OB/GYN and Family Medicine residents provide coverage 24/7 at LEMC with medical student rotations at both sites. No clinic responsibilities. Requirements and Qualifications: Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent with residency completed in OB/GYN Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB-GYN. Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Oregon and Washington. Current BLS from the American Heart Association required. Bilingual a plus! Required procedures/skills: Full OB scope of both low and high-risk pregnancies including NSVD, operative vaginal delivery, cesarean section, management of third stage labor, hemorrhage, level 1 ultrasound, repair of episiotomy and lacerations, VBAC, etc. Gynecology procedures including D&C, minor and major laparoscopy with adnexal surgery (oophorectomy, cystectomy, salpingectomy, ectopic), tubal ligation (laparoscopic and postpartum). In-house 12- or 24-hour shifts (designated, well-appointed call room) Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action. Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled. Sorry, no J1 or H-1B visa opportunities. For additional information please formally apply or contact Erin Pendergraft at EPENDERG@LHS.ORG Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Responsibilities

The OB/GYN Hospitalist will support inpatient needs, assist with high-risk pregnancies, and provide backup to midwifery practices. They will also cover labor/triage patients and gynecologic emergencies.