Hospitalist Physician

Location:
Tucson, AZ

Tucson offers year-round sunshine and stunning desert landscapes with the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop. This vibrant city combines rich cultural heritage with modern amenities, featuring excellent dining, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a lower cost of living compared to other major southwestern cities.

Facility:
This medical center operates an extremely busy obstetrics department with approximately 6,000 births annually. The facility features a 24-bed department with comprehensive maternal care services, including 3 employed OB hospitalists, 19 community OB/GYN physicians, two MFM groups, and 17 certified nurse midwives who provide delivery services in both the alongside Midwifery Center and Labor & Delivery units.

Opportunity:
Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Details:
Night shift coverage from with approximately 5 shifts per month
Handle 6-24 patient encounters per shift in this high-volume practice
Provide in-house OB hospitalist coverage for busy obstetrics department
Manage low and high-risk pregnancies with comprehensive delivery services
Perform routine and complicated deliveries including vaginal births, cesarean sections, breech deliveries, and multiple births
Handle pregnancy complications including abruptions and VBACs
Conduct FHR interpretation including NST/CST/FSE monitoring
Perform Level I ultrasounds (screening/viability) with Level II capabilities preferred
Provide decision-making for cesarean sections and repair 3rd & 4th degree lacerations
Board certification required with clean NPDB, malpractice, and background check
ACLS certification required
Active Arizona medical license required
Medical Director prefers providers traveling from no further east than ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX
30-day credentialing timeframe

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.