PRN OB Hospitalist Physician- Wellstar MCG

The PRN Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Wellstar MCG Augusta will deliver comprehensive inpatient obstetric and gynaecological care, including labour and delivery management, operative deliveries, and emergency management. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, resident and medical student education, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates must hold an MD or DO, be board-certified or board-eligible in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and be eligible for unrestricted Georgia medical licensure and hospital privileges. The position is full-time, with at least 48 hours per month, and offers opportunities for academic involvement and clinical leadership. Prior teaching experience and high-volume obstetrics are preferred. The PRN board-certified or board-eligible Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Wellstar MCG Augusta will join a collaborative academic hospitalist division, providing comprehensive inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care in a high-volume, tertiary referral centre. The role focuses on delivering acute obstetric care, supporting resident education, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Physicians will work within a multidisciplinary team, supervise residents and medical students, and contribute to clinical autonomy and patient safety. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to enhancing patient well-being and advancing healthcare excellence.

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Join a Growing Academic OB Hospitalist Program

Job Summary:

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Wellstar MCG Augusta is seeking a PRN board-certified/board-eligible Obstetrician-Gynecologist to join our expanding Wellstar Medical Group OB Hospitalist Division.

Our hospitalists practice in a collaborative academic environment alongside Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Urogynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, General OB/GYN faculty, residents, medical students, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice providers.

As one of Georgia’s busiest obstetric centers, our physicians care for a diverse patient population while contributing to resident education, quality improvement, and innovative models of obstetric care.

Position Highlights:

• Available to work at least 48 hours per month

• No outpatient clinic responsibilities

• Competitive compensation

• Opportunity to participate in resident and medical student education

• Collaborative multidisciplinary team with designated APP and Resident coverage for all L&D and OB ED shifts

• Opportunities to participate in quality improvement, simulation, patient safety, and OB hospitalist program development and administrative leadership

Clinical Responsibilities:

Hospitalists provide comprehensive inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care including:

• Labor and delivery management

• Vaginal and cesarean deliveries

• Operative vaginal delivery

• Obstetric emergencies

• Postpartum care

• Gynecologic emergency consultations and surgeries (2-3 gyn emergencies per 24h shift)

• Emergency Department consultations

• Supervision of OB Emergency Department

• Support of antepartum patients

• Collaboration with academic physicians, midwives, MFM, anesthesia, neonatology, emergency medicine, and nursing

Hospitalists also serve as attending physicians supervising OB/GYN residents and medical students in accordance with ACGME standards.

Academic Mission:

Our hospitalists are integral members of an academic department committed to:

• Resident education

• Bedside teaching

• Simulation training

• Evidence-based practice and clinical autonomy

• Quality improvement

• Patient safety initiatives

• Clinical protocol development

Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking physicians who:

• Enjoy acute obstetric care

• Thrive in collaborative team environments

• Value teaching and mentorship

• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

• Demonstrate excellent surgical and clinical judgment

• Are committed to patient-centered care

• Desire to help shape an evolving hospitalist program

Qualifications:

Required

• MD or DO

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Eligible for unrestricted Georgia medical license

• Eligible for hospital privileges

Preferred

• Prior teaching experience

• Experience in high-volume obstetrics

• Maintains privileges for gynecologic surgery

Why Wellstar MCG Augusta?

• Regional tertiary referral center

• Level IV NICU

• High-volume labor and delivery service (2000 deliveries per year)

• OB Emergency Department immediately adjacent to L&D

• Established residency program since 1961

• Strong multidisciplinary support

• Growing investment in innovative inpatient obstetric care.

About Wellstar Health System:

Wellstar is a nationally recognized health system committed to exceptional care, inclusive culture, and professional growth. With11 hospitals, 329 medical offices, cancer centers, and more, Wellstar offers unmatched resources and support to help you thrive in your practice and career.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

• How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is s Responsibilities
• Responsible for providing comprehensive inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care, including labour and delivery management, vaginal and caesarean deliveries, and operative vaginal delivery.
• Play a key role in shaping obstetric emergency management, postpartum care, and gynaecologic emergency consultations and surgeries.
• Help drive innovation in quality improvement, simulation training, patient safety, and OB hospitalist programme development.
• Take ownership of supervising OB Emergency Department staff and supporting antepartum patients.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide care with academic physicians, midwives, MFM, anaesthesia, neonatology, emergency medicine, and nursing.
• Lead efforts to educate residents, medical students, and participate in bedside teaching and simulation training.
• Deliver high-quality clinical protocols and support clinical autonomy and evidence-based practice. Skills
• Demonstrate enjoyment of acute obstetric care and ability to thrive in collaborative team environments.
• Show commitment to teaching and mentorship, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Exhibit excellent surgical and clinical judgement.
• Display a desire to help shape an evolving hospitalist programme.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in high-volume obstetrics is advantageous.
• Maintains privileges for gynaecologic surgery (preferred). Education
• Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Obstetrics & Gynaecology is required.
• Eligibility for unrestricted Georgia medical licence is necessary.
• Eligibility for hospital privileges is required.