Obstetrics and Gynecology - OB Hospitalist Job at Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, ID

As we recruit for this position, we understand that there are challenges in Idaho at this time for OB/GYNs and other providers who care for women. However, we at Kootenai Health are committed to continuing to give high quality, evidenced-based care to women in this region. Kootenai Health has a very supportive administration and medical staff, and protective policies in place for their physicians. There are ongoing efforts at the state level to make changes in the legislature for the betterment of all women and providers. Please consider joining our team as there are many women who need your care in the state of Idaho. 

Who we are looking for:

Kootenai Health is seeking a full or part-time board certified or eligible, residency trained OB/GYN Physician to join our OB/Gyn Hospitalist program at our regional referral center hospital located in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.   

Ideal candidates will have a strong focus on quality, safety, teamwork and patient satisfaction and have experience working in Obstetric and Gynecologic hospital departments. 

What you can expect:

• Full-time Physician is defined as working 7-8 shifts per month.  A shift is defined as providing 24 hour in-house coverage.
• Operate an Obstetric Emergency department for patients >20 weeks gestation
• Run an antepartum service in consultation with MFM
• Provide care for all unassigned obstetrical patients and available for consultation for all unassigned gynecological patients
• Available for short-term, acute care, as well as emergent situations in L&D and ED, including VBACs
• Back-up for Certified Nurse Midwives and Family Medicine Physicians
• Assist with surgery as needed & available
• EPIC EMR
• Competitive compensation package with salary plus potential incentives for productivity and quality
• Extra shifts may be available for those interested
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, CME, sizable employer retirement contribution, and malpractice (with tail).

Who we are:

Kootenai Health is northern Idaho’s only regional referral health system and the largest employer with over 4,000 employees and over 700 medical staff.  Our service area includes the Panhandle of north Idaho, western Montana, and eastern Washington.  The organization is an independent, not-for-profit, three hospital system, with an integrated multi-specialty group practice, Kootenai Clinic spanning 30+ specialties at 30+ locations in two states.  Kootenai Health is nationally recognized for clinical excellence including Magnet designation for nursing excellence since 2006, a Leapfrog A safety rating, and having achieved the Gallup Great Workplace Award five years in a row.   Kootenai Health started the first graduate medical education opportunity in northern Idaho with a University of Washington affiliated Family Medicine Residency, in 2013.   

Where we live:

Kootenai Health is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a family-oriented community that provides an outstanding quality of life with unlimited access to amazing year-round activities with lakes, rivers, mountains, national forests, golf courses, ski resorts, bike trails, shopping, festivals, fairs, art galleries, unique bistros with elegant restaurants, resorts, and much more.  Coeur d’Alene is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise!