OB/GYN Hospitalist Opportunity in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About the Role
Broward Health Medical Center's Maternity Place delivers approximately 3,768 babies annually and features 36 private postpartum suites, deluxe Empress Suites, a Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center, and a 70-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The center provides 24/7 access to anesthesiologists and neonatologists, expert lactation consultants, and around-the-clock breast pump rentals. OBHG Hospitalists serve as in-house experts managing all obstetric emergencies, working collaboratively with local obstetricians to ensure every pregnant woman presenting to the hospital is cared for by an experienced physician. This role involves no on-call duty or office management.
Responsibilities
- Caring for all pregnant women who present emergently, regardless of circumstance
- Cultivating relationships with staff nurses and hospital personnel
- Supporting private practice physicians by providing coverage and assistance
- Caring for unassigned patients
- Evaluating and treating triage patients
- Providing consultation to the emergency department
- Monitoring labor and delivering babies
- Performing surgery and surgical assists
- Evaluating and treating postpartum patients
- Providing nurse support and education
Qualifications
- Board-certified/eligible OB/GYN
- Exceptional clinical and communication skills
- Passion for healthcare quality improvement
- Desire to shape the future of the specialty
Schedule
- Full-time: typically eight 24-hour shifts per month (FTE range: five to seven 24-hour shifts)
- Guaranteed shifts with flexible scheduling
- 20+ days off per month
- No on-call duty or administrative duties
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
- CME allowance — up to $2,000 annually
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid medical malpractice insurance with unlimited tail coverage
Leadership Opportunities
Physician leadership tracks are available, including Site Director and Medical Director of Operations roles. OBHG provides comprehensive training to develop leadership skills and advance within the organization.