You will have the opportunity to build your practice as you see fit, balancing obstetric and gynecological patients according to your preferences.
You will be expected to perform vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections, and VBACS are a huge plus.
The hospital currently performs around 700 deliveries per year, with a C-section rate of around 20-25%.
You will work closely with the midwifery team, which currently performs approximately 50% of the deliveries (350-400 deliveries).
The midwives provide office and delivery coverage, and they practice autonomously but consult with the OBGYN providers as needed.
High-risk obstetric cases are typically transferred out at 32 weeks gestation to a tertiary care center with maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists (Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio 45 minutes away. MedFlight is available here)
Common gynecological procedures performed include hysterectomies, pelvic floor surgeries, and endometriosis surgeries.
There is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) who screens and evaluates patients before referring to the OBGYN provider for potential surgery or complications so you don’t spend non-value time here.
The hospital does not currently have robotic surgery capabilities, so you will need to be proficient in traditional laparoscopic and open surgical techniques.
The hospital has 2 main operating rooms, and 7 labor, delivery, and recovery rooms.
There are two dedicated C-section suites in the LDR unit as well.
The hospital does not have a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or in-house pediatric services.
Anesthesia coverage is provided by a combination of anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), with 24/7 coverage.
The hospital has internal medicine and family practice physicians who can collaborate on patient care and referrals.
There is a close working relationship with various specialists at nearby facilities, including MFMs, infectious disease specialists, and others, for consultations and referrals as needed.
Call:
You will be expected to cover call for obstetric patients, including labor and delivery coverage.
The midwives and the Family Practice OB (FPOB) provider are the first line of defense for call coverage.
You will typically only be called in for true emergencies, complications, or cesarean sections, as the midwives handle most routine labor and delivery cases.
The ideal goal is for you to cover 10-15 days of BACK UP call per month, but this can be adjusted based on your preferences. We are flexible here and we can adjust compensation or incentives accordingly.