You'll become part of an impressive team of 80–90 OBGYN hospitalists who have created one of the most collegial and supportive practice environments in hospital medicine. This isn't a small program where you'll bear the burden of excessive call or feel isolated during challenging cases—it’s a robust, well-established team where collaboration is the norm and physician burnout is actively prevented through thoughtful scheduling and genuine peer support. The mix includes full-time, part-time, and PRN physicians, demonstrating the program's flexibility in accommodating different lifestyle needs while maintaining excellent coverage.
The hospitalist team reflects a healthy blend of experience levels and subspecialty interests. Some colleagues focus primarily on high-risk obstetrics at the Orlando campus, while others prefer the community hospital environment with its mix of routine deliveries and GYN cases. Several hospitalists serve as core faculty for the residency program, while others have developed expertise in specific areas like the ACCRETA program. What unites them is a shared commitment to providing exceptional coverage while respecting each other's boundaries—when you're off, you're truly off, with colleagues who provide thorough sign-outs and minimize unnecessary communications during your personal time.
A defining characteristic of AdventHealth's model is the true team-based approach to obstetric care. You'll work alongside certified nurse midwives and advanced practice providers who actively manage labor and perform deliveries, creating a collaborative environment where each team member practices at the top of their license. This isn't a traditional hierarchical model—it's a progressive approach where midwives handle routine deliveries while you focus on complex cases, emergencies, and surgical interventions. At some locations like Orlando, midwives take first call with physicians providing second-line support, maximizing efficiency while ensuring appropriate medical oversight. This model allows you to practice true consultative obstetrics, applying your expertise where it's most needed rather than managing routine labor progression.
The program's culture emphasizes both professional excellence and personal well-being. Your colleagues understand that sustainable practice means respecting time off, sharing challenging cases equitably, and supporting each other through difficult situations. The presence of physicians who specifically choose night shifts helps distribute call burden more fairly, while the ability to pick up extra shifts provides income opportunities for those seeking additional compensation. Many hospitalists work at multiple locations by choice, enjoying the variety and additional differential pay, while others prefer the consistency of a single campus.
The longevity of many team members speaks to the program's success—physicians stay because they've found a sustainable way to practice hospital-based obstetrics and gynecology without the administrative burdens of private practice or the isolation of solo coverage. New team members consistently report feeling welcome and well-supported during their transition, with experienced colleagues readily sharing insights about managing specific patient populations at each campus.
This collaborative environment extends beyond the hospitalist team to include excellent relationships with community physicians who genuinely appreciate the coverage support, nursing staff who respect the hospitalist role, and administrators who understand the unique demands of 24/7 obstetric care. You're not just joining a call schedule—you're becoming part of a professional community that values your contribution and supports your success.