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Job Title: OB Hospitalist
Employment Type: Full-Time
Organization: Central Maine Healthcare
Location: Lewiston, Maine
Position Overview
Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Full-Time OB Hospitalist to join its women’s health team serving the Central Maine region. The OB Hospitalist will provide comprehensive inpatient obstetric care and labor & delivery coverage in Lewiston, ME.
This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with OB/GYN physicians, certified nurse midwives, nursing staff, anesthesiology, neonatology, and emergency department teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered obstetric care in a supportive hospital environment. We also have a pediatric hospitalist service in-house with a level two NICU as well as in-house anesthesia.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive compensation package
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
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Malpractice coverage with tail
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Retirement plan with employer contribution
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Paid time off and CME allowance
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Relocation assistance may be available
Why Central Maine Healthcare?
At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.
About the Community
Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.
About Us
Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.
CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.
As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.
Responsibilities:
- Provide inpatient obstetric care including labor management, triage evaluations, vaginal deliveries, emergency obstetric procedures, gynecologial emergency room coverage, and postpartum care.
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Serve as the on-site physician for labor and delivery coverage, responding to obstetric emergencies and urgent patient care needs.
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Collaborate closely with community OB/GYN physicians, certified nurse midwives, nursing teams, anesthesiology, neonatology, and hospital staff to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
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Perform obstetric procedures consistent with training and credentialing, including operative vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections when indicated.
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Evaluate and manage obstetric patients presenting through the emergency department or labor and delivery triage.
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Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement programs focused on maternal and neonatal outcomes.
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Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough documentation within the electronic medical record system.
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Support system-wide clinical protocols and evidence-based practices aligned with Prime Healthcare standards.
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Provide coverage across affiliated hospital campuses as part of an integrated OB Hospitalist program.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Fellowship training or prior experience in OB Hospitalist/Laborist practice preferred, but not required
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Eligible for or able to obtain a Maine medical license
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Active DEA registration
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Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NRP preferred
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Strong clinical, surgical, communication, and collaborative skills
Pay Transparency:
Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $328,000 to $372,000. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
