OB/GYN Hospitalist – Athens, Ohio

A well-established OB Hospitalist program in Athens, Ohio is seeking Board Certified OB/GYN physicians for locum coverage. This collaborative program partners closely with community obstetricians, family medicine physicians, and subspecialists to deliver high-quality, coordinated maternity care while improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Position Highlights

• Coverage: ASAP and ongoing

• Schedule: 24-hour in-house shifts

• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance

• Collaborative environment with strong community OB partnerships

• Comprehensive OB triage and inpatient coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide OB triage, admissions, and inpatient care

• Manage labor and delivery for hospitalized patients

• Provide 24-hour in-house coverage for obstetric and gynecologic emergencies

• Manage OB/GYN patients presenting to the emergency department

• Coordinate care with office-based physicians regarding triage visits, new issues, and deliveries

• Participate in a multidisciplinary OB critical care environment

Requirements

• Board Certified in OB/GYN

• Minimum 1 year of recent clinical experience

• Ohio medical license preferred (or in process / IMLC eligible)

• NPDB self-query within 30 days

• CV in MM/YYYY format with all gaps explained

• Completed prescreen questionnaire

Facility Overview

OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital has served southeastern Ohio since 1921 and continues to expand services to meet the region’s healthcare needs. The hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a birth center, surgery center, oncology services, advanced imaging, rehabilitation programs, and a 24-hour emergency department. Known for compassionate care and strong community ties, the hospital continues to grow as more physicians choose O’Bleness for their practice.

Location

Athens is located in eastern Ohio, near the borders of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and offers a charming college-town atmosphere.

• Less than 2 hours from Columbus

• About 2 hours from Cleveland