Physician Obstetrics & Gynecology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Lafayette General Medical Center, Lafayette, Louisiana

*OB/GYN Hospitalist Opportunity*

*Sign-On Bonus Available*

The Opportunity: Lafayette General Medical Center

- This 475-bed hospital is an acute care and surgical facility that serves the Lafayette community. It is home to a level III NICU, mother-baby suites, perinatal care for high-risk pregnancies and a breastfeeding resource center.

Lafayette is the parish seat of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, and is home to more than 490,000 residents. It is considered to be the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole country. It is located in the center of Lafayette Parish at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Interstate 49 between New Orleans and Houston and only 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.

The local economy is powered by manufacturing, fabrication and information technology companies. Lafayette is served by several major highways; Lafayette Regional Airport, Amtrak passenger rail service and Lafayette Transit System public bus service. Lafayette is served by the Lafayette Parish School System and several private schools. Nearby institutions of higher education include the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College and Louisiana Technical College (Lafayette campus). CITY FEATURES:

Considered the heart of Cajun and Creole culture in Louisiana Named "The Happiest City in America" Family-friendly attractions like the Natural History Museum & Planetarium OBHG OB/GYN Hospitalists are the in-house experts whose ability to handle any obstetric emergency dramatically improves patient safety and satisfaction. This opportunity involves working collaboratively with local obstetricians to ensure that every pregnant woman who presents to the hospital is cared for by an experienced physician every time. We are seeking OB/GYNs with exceptional clinical and communication skills, a passion for healthcare quality improvement, and a desire to shape the future of our specialty. As a clinician-centered company, OBHG provides an unparalleled benefits package and superior work/life balance. Full-time Hospitalist have the freedom to create their own schedules – typically eight 24-hour shifts per month – with no on-call duties or office management. Our OB/GYN Hospitalist jobs offer: Competitive salary FTE – Five to Seven 24-hour shifts per month Guaranteed shifts/Flexible schedule Work/Life balance – 20+ days off per month No on-call duty or administrative duties Medical, Dental, Vision & Rx benefits CME allowance – up to $2k annually 401k retirement plan with employer match Paid medical malpractice insurance with unlimited tail coverage Leadership and advancement opportunities Sign-On Bonus A day in the life includes: Caring for all pregnant women who present emergent, 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 ED Monitoring labor Delivering babies Performing surgery and surgical assists Evaluating and treating postpartum patients Providing nurse support and education Leadership Opportunities: Interested in becoming a physician leader? Many OBHG Hospitalists have moved up to Site Director or Medical Director of Operations roles. We provide comprehensive training to help you develop your skills and advance within the organization.