7 on 7 off OB Laborist

Job Description

We are currently seeking a full-time dedicated staff members to serve as an OB Laborist at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. 24 hours of on-site care and management. The OB Laborist will work 7 days on, 7 days off, and they will work as a team to provide continuous coverage.

The role of the Laborist reflects the commitment of our organization to provide safe and high-quality care for our patients.  Laborist will manage all inpatients and triage patients, including documentation by writing progress notes at appropriate time intervals. The Laborist will promote patient satisfaction, support a culture of safety and meet behavioral expectations to create an environment conducive to mutual respect and learning between the providers and staff. The Laborist must recognize the significance of being the “face of the obstetrical unit” for patients.

The Laborist is a critical part of our group of practices and oversees perinatal safety at the birth center. The Laborist will support all established obstetrical practices within PPN with the care of their inpatients. They may work in conjunction with the maternal fetal medicine service to evaluate and manage hospital transfers, assist with obstetric triage and provide back-up help as needed for midwifery practice as part of the PPN practices. The OB Laborist will be required to complete a rotational preceptorship on Labor and Delivery at Miami Valley Hospital where they will demonstrate proficiency in the core competencies.

OB Laborist Responsibilities: • Will be acting attending on call during the designated timeframe. • Will manage the patient completely including the OB admission, delivery- without the primary physician present and inpatients etc. • Responds to all emergencies as appropriate including but not limited to performing cesareansections or other necessary procedures on another provider’s behalf including when the PPN attending provider is not available. • Will see all OB triage patients including documentation and billing for PPN providers • Will place a complete and accurate H&P on admission. • Will obtain appropriate consent for the care and treatment of the patient. • Will access, care for, and stabilize patients in the Emergency Department who require OB services. • Will adhere to and support established clinical guidelines. • Evaluates and/or manages admitted patients on the inpatient OB or GYN service. • Manages postpartum floor issues, (I.e. fever, postpartum hemorrhage).

Qualifications: • Board-certified OB/GYN, preferably with experience in a busy obstetrical practice. • Hold an Active Ohio Medical License in good standing upon effective date of employment • Must align with our core values: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.

Based in Dayton, Ohio, Premier Health provides

• Services to patients throughout a nine-county region
• Operates three hospitals on five campuses; Miami Valley Hospital, Miami Valley North Hospital, Miami Valley South Hospital, Atrium Medical Center and Upper Valley Medical Center
• Offers large primary and specialty care network along with home health services
• Second largest employer in the region with over 10,537 employees and 2,430 physicians
• Largest healthcare system in Southwest Ohio
• First in Ohio, second in nation to achieve system-wide Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation

Miami Valley Hospital is the largest health care provider in the Dayton area with 1101 licensed beds. In the Dayton area:

• Only Level I Trauma Center
• First High-Risk Maternity and Level III neonatal intensive care unit in the same facility
• Only Adult Burn Center
• CareFlight Air and Mobile ICU ambulance service
• Comprehensive gynecological oncology program
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Award-winning neuroscience program
• Area's largest center for emergency heart care, angioplasty for heart attack patients, structural heart, Watchman procedures, and adult ECMO
• Area's first robotic surgery program, including the Brethren Center, a training center for surgeons and residents

The hospital is served by 4,575 employees and 1,334 physicians in 42 primary and specialty medical practice areas. It holds Magnet Status in nursing, along with all the Premier Health Facilities.  Ranked 8th among Ohio Hospitals in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings, highest in Dayton, Ohio for 5^th consecutive year; named one of the nation's top 100 hospitals by IBM Watson Health and received Distinguished Hospital Aware for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades for 6th consecutive year.

Miami Valley Hospital is a member of Premier Health, with two additional campuses at Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood, and Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville.

The Sky’s the Limit in Dayton!

As the birthplace of aviation the sky is certainly the limit when it comes to the endless quality of life amenities that the Dayton area has to offer. Among the many reasons why the greater Dayton area is your destination are diverse neighborhoods, great school systems, superior healthcare and a host of leisure activities.

Dayton boasts culturally rich museums and visual art centers including The Dayton Art Institute, The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, and the Schuster Performing Arts Center which hosts performances, exhibits, and events from first class world touring groups and popular community organizations such as the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dayton Opera, and the Dayton Ballet. Dayton is also home to the United States Air Force Museum, the oldest and largest military and aviation museum in the country, featuring a fascinating collection of both modern and old-fashioned aerospace vehicles.

Known as the “Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest”, Greater Dayton has the nation’s largest network of paved trails and Dayton’s Five Rivers MetroParks is one of the country’s best urban park systems with 16,000 acres of parkland offering a wide range of outdoor activities. The Dayton Dragons Minor League Baseball Team holds the record for the longest sellout streak in North American Professional Sports – selling out a record 1,441 consecutive home games over the past 22 years.