OB Hospitalist

Practice highacuity obstetrics while living in one of Washingtons most desirable coastal communitieswhere mountains water and culture meet.

PeaceHealth is seeking an OB Hospitalist (MD/DO) to join our well-established highly collaborative OB Hospitalist program at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham Washington.

Position Highlights

• Inpatient-only OB Hospitalist / Laborist role
• No call shift-based model offers exceptional work-life balance
• Certified OB Emergency Department with hospitalist-led triage well-established Certified Nurse Midwife program dedicated OB anesthesia two OB operating rooms

Compensation & Benefits

0.8 FTE: $295725.60 annually (128 shifts/year); shift-based salary model fulfill required shifts and enjoy flexibility with time off

Employment bonus relocation assistance educational loan reimbursement for qualified candidates

Full malpractice coverage comprehensive medical dental vision and retirement benefits

Learn More

For additional information or to explore this opportunity contact:

Kylie Holton
Physician & Clinician Recruiter


Why Bellingham

Bellingham Washington offers an unmatched combination of coastal living mountain access and vibrant culture. From skiing and hiking at Mount Baker to kayaking the San Juan Islands to enjoying the restaurants breweries and shops of Downtown and Fairhaven Bellingham makes it easy to build a life outside of work. With strong schools a thriving arts scene and quick access to Seattle and Vancouver BC its a community where physicians can truly put down roots.

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Program & Facility Highlights

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center supports 2000 deliveries annually for a 229000person community featuring a Level II Special Care Nursery and 24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist support. OB Hospitalists provide inpatient triage unassigned patient care and obstetric emergency coverage (>20 weeks) and are supported by an active OB simulation program Blue Distinction Center of Excellence designation and participation in the WSHA Perinatal Safety Roadmap.

Ideal Candidate

BoardCertified/Board-Eligible OB/GYN with OB Hospitalist experience preferred

Collaborative confident clinician who enjoys teambased care with CNMs and nursing staff

Comfortable managing highacuity obstetrics while maintaining a predictable shiftbased schedule

Drawn to caring for diverse and underserved communities

About PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth has served the communities of northwest Washington since 1890. PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is a 253-bed two-campus hospital and Level II Trauma Center offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Rooted in compassion collaboration and respect PeaceHealth is committed to inclusivity cultural humility and clinician well-being.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. (or foreign equivalent)
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited OB/GYN residency or RCPSC-accredited Canadian OB/GYN residency
• Unrestricted Washington medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)

PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
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