Physician - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Glendale/Goodyear, AZ
| Specialty | Obstetrics & Gynecology |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
Position Overview
Valley Perinatal Services (VPS) is a physician-owned, multispecialty women’s health organization providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care throughout the Phoenix Valley. We are seeking experienced and collaborative OB/GYN Hospitalist Physicians to join our team at Banner Ocotillo Medical Center in Chandler, Arizona.
This position offers the opportunity to focus on inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care within a physician-led organization, working alongside community OB/GYN physicians, Certified Nurse Midwives, Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists, Advanced Practice Providers, and hospital staff.
The program will provide in-house, 24/7/365 coverage, with an anticipated schedule of approximately 7–8 shifts per month. Shifts are expected to be 12 or 24 hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide in-house OB Hospitalist coverage for labor and delivery, including labor management, vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and postpartum care.
- Evaluate and manage unassigned obstetric patients and OB triage/OBED presentations.
- Respond to obstetric emergencies and perform emergency cesarean deliveries and other procedures within granted privileges.
- Provide emergency backup, VBAC support, and surgical first assistance for community OB/GYN physicians.
- Collaborate with community OB/GYN physicians and CNMs, providing physician-level support when needed.
- Coordinate high-risk obstetric care with Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists.
- Provide emergency gynecologic consultations and inpatient management, including surgical intervention when appropriate and within the finalized coverage scope.
- Participate in multidisciplinary safety rounds, emergency drills, quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and evidence-based protocols.
- Provide clinical guidance and education to nursing staff and other clinical personnel as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation and positive working relationships with physicians, midwives, nursing teams, and hospital leadership.
- Participate in assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
