Urgent Hiring - Physician - Hospitalist - OB Palm Springs, CA
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Obstetrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Home Care/House Calls
Location
Palm Springs, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/24/24
- Responsible for managing a range of maternal and gynecological health conditions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring comprehensive care for patients in a hospital setting.
- Provide inpatient care for obstetric and gynecological patients, including managing labor and delivery, post-operative care, and general gynecological conditions.
- Perform routine and emergent OB/GYN procedures, such as Cesarean sections, hysterectomies, and other necessary interventions.
- Manage and monitor the care of patients admitted to the hospital for both medical and surgical OB/GYN conditions.
- Work closely with nursing staff, specialists, and other healthcare providers to deliver coordinated and patient-centered care.
- Monitor and manage high-risk pregnancies, including preterm labor, hypertension, and other complications.
- Participate in patient rounds, conducting assessments, and providing treatment plans.
- Provide consultation services for medical and surgical teams regarding obstetrical and gynecological conditions.
- Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Document patient histories, examinations, diagnoses, and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participate in on-call rotations for emergency OB/GYN care and other hospitalist-related duties.
- Educate and counsel patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Assist with teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
Job Responsibilities
MFM performs rounds and inpatient consults with high risk patients
Practice attends about 60 deliveries per month
30-bed community Level-III NICU/newborns 23 weeks and above
Affiliated maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology practice support
Qualifications
CA license (or willing to obtain) - REQUIRED
OB Hospitalist work experience - REQUIRED
Working Hours