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Job Description: Our Organization - Arlington, Virginia | Full-TimeWe are currently looking for a board-certified or board-eligible OB Hospitalist to become a part of our expanding Women's Health team. This is a remarkable chance to work in a collaborative, patient-focused setting within a nationally acknowledged health system dedicated to providing exceptional maternal and newborn care. The OB Hospitalist will deliver comprehensive inpatient obstetrical services and act as a vital clinical resource for labor and delivery operations. Collaborating closely with community obstetricians, Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, Certified Nurse Midwives, nursing staff, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals, the OB Hospitalist will ensure the safe and effective delivery of high-quality care for mothers and infants.
Why Join Us? Our organization is a nationally recognized, independent health system celebrated for its clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and outstanding patient outcomes. Key highlights include:
  • Ranked among the leading hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC area by U.S. News & World Report
  • Multiple "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog GroupCMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality RatingMagnet® designation for nursing excellence
  • Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
  • Independent health system with robust physician leadership and administrative support
  • Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology facilities with ongoing investment in cancer services
Located in Arlington, Virginia, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., with easy access to Washington, DCAt our organization, physician leaders have the chance to significantly influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while working in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.
Position Overview: The OB Hospitalist will provide comprehensive inpatient obstetrical care, oversee labor and delivery coverage, offer emergency obstetrical services, and provide clinical support for hospitalized obstetrical patients. This physician will be a crucial member of the obstetrical care team, ensuring timely evaluation and management of laboring patients, obstetrical emergencies, and unassigned patients while closely collaborating with community physicians and hospital-based providers to promote excellent maternal and neonatal outcomes. Clinical Responsibilities Deliver continuous inpatient obstetrical coverage for Labor and Delivery services Assess and manage obstetrical patients presenting to Labor and Delivery triage and the Obstetrical Emergency Department Oversee laboring patients and facilitate safe vaginal and operative deliveries when clinically necessary Perform obstetrical procedures in line with training, credentialing, and privileges, including cesarean deliveries and operative vaginal deliveries Respond to and manage obstetrical emergencies, such as postpartum hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, fetal distress, and other urgent maternal-fetal situations Collaborate with community obstetricians, Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, Certified Nurse Midwives, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and nursing teams Provide consultation and support for nursing staff and other members of the Women's Health team Engage in quality improvement, patient safety, and obstetrical readiness initiatives Support adherence to evidence-based clinical practice standards and departmental protocols Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, obstetrical safety committees, and performance improvement activities Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation Respond to, evaluate, stabilize, and manage acute gynecologic emergencies within the OB Hospitalist scope, including surgical intervention when necessary, such as ectopic pregnancy, early pregnancy loss, acute abnormal uterine bleeding, or gynecologic hemorrhage, and escalate to the appropriate subspecialist for complex management.
Qualifications:
  • MD or DO from an accredited medical institution
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia
  • Current DEA registration or eligibility required
  • Proven expertise in labor management, obstetrical emergencies, and operative obstetrics
  • Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and exceptional patient care
Additional Information: At our organization, every role plays a vital part in delivering exceptional care, improving outcomes, and strengthening communities.
Compensation Range: $250,000.00 - $552,240.00 Alongside your base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility criteria), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. We are dedicated to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation for this position—whether presented as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on various legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (if applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The compensation range provided is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation will be based on specialty, as well as the candidate's education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No part of the compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined according to the applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of our organization, in accordance with applicable law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is strictly prohibited at all our locations.

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