Job Description

We are currently seeking a full-time dedicated staff member to serve as an OB Laborist at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio for 12- or 24-hour shifts. 

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 cesarean sections 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.

• 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 13,000 employees and 1,500 physicians
• One of the largest healthcare systems   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 1,133 licensed beds. In the Dayton area:

• Only Adult 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
• Award-winning neuroscience program including a Comprehensive Stroke Center, first-in-the nation surgical technology, Midwest's first brain mapping center, and Level 4 accredited Comprehensive Epilepsy Center of Dayton at Miami Valley Hospital
• Area's largest center for comprehensive heart emergency care, including 24/7 Level II cardiac catheterization lab services for heart attack treatment. 

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.

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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.

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