Join one of the nation’s largest, most respected health systems and experience what it means to live well. Advocate Health is seeking a Full Time OB Hospitalist to join our physician-led medical group and serve its patients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
About this role:
- (5) 24-hr shifts per month at Aurora West Allis Medical Center, 8am to 8am and (2) 24-hour shifts a month at Aurora Sinai Medical Center, 7am to 7am. Rotating holidays and weekends.
- Annual salary range of $335,998 - $335,998 plus a $30K sign-on bonus
- Provide on-site, dedicated physician coverage for obstetric patients.
- Provide first response to OB urgent situations; manage unexpected obstetrical emergencies such as a obstetrical hemorrhage, prolapsed cord, shoulder dystocia, cesarean hysterectomies and operative deliveries until such time the patient’s attending arrives, or through the course of care as required.
- Provide coverage for laboring patients as requested by the attending clinician if the attending clinician is unavailable, cannot get to the hospital, is in the middle of busy office hours, or has scheduled operative cases
- Staff the OB Emergency Department in accordance with hospital guidelines
- Review all patients on labor and delivery with L&D charge nurse; maintain awareness of status, including labor progress, fetal well-being, and complications of all L&D patients
- Ensure accurate patient handoffs, updates on progress, and clear follow-up plan between OB hospitalists and attending clinicians, patients, nurses, and other health care providers
- Provide first response to emergencies on the postpartum unit
- Serve as the accepting and admitting physician for transfers of OB patients from other hospitals through the Tertiary Access Program (TAP)
- Serve as the admitting team for any unassigned (“no doc”) OB patients
- Work collaboratively with the patients’ attending clinicians, residents (when present), maternal fetal medicine physicians, other consultants and nursing staff regarding patients’ plan of care and treatment.
- Act as surgical assist for c-sections and cesarean hysterectomies to attending ob/gyn physicians upon request and as availability allows accounting for prioritization of duties to care for the most emergent patients.
- Collaborate with all members of the patients’ care team including the patients primary obstetric care provider
- Participate in simulations and drills
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs for eligible positions
- Health and welfare benefits such as health, dental, vision, life and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, in addition to a 3% company contribution for a total employer contribution of up to 6% and other financial wellness programs
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as parental leave, adoption assistance and surrogacy assistance
- Educational Assistance Program
- Paid medical liability insurance
- CME allowance
- Relocation assistance up to $12,000
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States. Advocate Health has a combined footprint across six states – Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. We are a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. In Illinois and Wisconsin, we serve nearly 3 million patients annually across 29 hospitals and more than 500 sites of care. We are a leading employer in the Midwest, proudly supporting a diverse team of over 77,000. This includes more than 4,200 employed physicians and over 2,500 Advanced Practice Clinicians within our physician-led medical group.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion every single day and in everything we do. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our teammates can thrive, and our business can grow. As a teammate, working in a diverse setting allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.
Located in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin, just 15 minutes from anywhere in Metro Milwaukee, Aurora West Allis Medical Center provides you and your loved ones with convenience, quality and comfort.
Aurora West Allis is home to the Aurora Women’s Pavilion, where women of all ages and at all stages of health come for comprehensive, respectful care. Our Emergency Department is certified by The Joint Commission as a Stroke Center, which means patients can expect timely, efficient care to minimize the risk of long-term damage due to stroke.
We have also been regionally recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology.
Featured Services:
Aurora Women's Pavilion, specializing in:
- Fertility & reproductive support
- Cosmetic surgery
- Preventive care
- Prenatal & postpartum care
- Urogynecology & pelvic floor disorders
- Incontinence
- Intensive Care Unit
Comprehensive Breast Care Center
We offer patients a nationally accredited breast center with state-of-the-art services and a multidisciplinary team approach. This means you can count on outstanding medical care along with emotional support, from diagnosis through survivorship.
Critical Care Services
When a serious illness calls for serious care, you can count on our ICU team to provide skilled, 24/7 monitoring. A caring staff and state-of-the-art technology combine to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
Emergency Care
For injuries, accidents or conditions that are life threatening, rely on our 24/7 comprehensive emergency services and on-site specialists. And our Door to Doctor program helps you get the care you need more quickly.
Should the need for advanced treatment arise, our medical staff is able to seamlessly transfer you to Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee – the state’s leading cardiac center – without having to readmit you.
Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine
Chronic wounds need special attention. We can help with hyperbaric oxygen chambers and the latest techniques, technology and wound dressings to stimulate and speed your healing process.
Rehabilitation Services
Our physical, occupational and speech therapy services can help you improve the physical and mental limitations caused by injuries, stroke, arthritis or neurological disorders. We also offer low vision and inner ear programs.
West Allis is the right place for anyone that is looking for a highly accessible, central location. They have many terrific, family-friendly neighborhoods, filled with energetic, creative residents and diverse businesses, as well as easy access to some of the most popular attractions in the metro Milwaukee area. A variety of fun-filled activities occur year-round, including Cool Waters Park, the Wisconsin State Fair, frequent farmers markets, and several parks and bike trails.
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