Spectrum Health
Job Summary
The OB/GYN Laborist Role A is an in‑house position which ensures that safe, high quality, evidence‑based care is provided to obstetric patients and that hospital resources are managed in a clinically appropriate way. In sites where residents and/or medical students are present this may include resident supervision and education. The OB/GYN Laborist Role A is the primary, first line provider who is expected to be immediately available and present during the entirety of their shift. ASSIGNMENT: 24 Hour In‑House Call Coverage Program LOCATION: High volume labor and delivery units (>3,000 deliveries per year).
Essential Functions
Prevention of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality by ensuring that all inpatient obstetric care meets and/or exceeds current standards of care.
The prevention of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality should result from role A’s identification and remediation of any area of clinical concern via collaboration with the members of the obstetric care team which may include:
Medical students
Nursing staff
Resident OB/GYN and/or family medicine physicians
Maternal fetal medicine fellows
Advanced practice providers including certified nurse midwives, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners
Private and/or faculty attending OB/GYN and/or family medicine physicians
Through collaboration with the charge nurse, ensure that unit resources are managed in a clinically appropriate need‑based way which may include:
Prioritization of pending labor inductions
Prioritization of pending cesarean deliveries
Provide on‑site, restricted obstetric care for patients who:
Have had no prenatal care
If applicable, have had prenatal care with the staff service
Have had prenatal care with a provider who does not have privileges at the facility
Have had prenatal care with a provider who is unable to be present because:
The provider is taking call from home and there is an emergent clinical situation which cannot safely wait for the provider to arrive
The provider has a personal emergency
The provider is managing another clinical emergency
Facilitation of transfers from outside hospitals which may include:
Accepting of all medically appropriate transfers
Informing all relevant members of the obstetric/neonatal team of pending arrival of transfer
Management of transfer upon arrival
Lead scheduled Safety Huddles and post‑event debriefing sessions.
Provide clinical assistance to other OB/GYN attendings, advanced practice providers, and if applicable, resident physicians which may include but is not limited to:
Second opinions for fetal heart rate interpretations
Assistance in managing obstetric emergencies such as shoulder dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage
Surgical assistance with complicated or routine cesarean delivery and obstetrical laceration repair
Multifetal deliveries
In facilities which have resident physicians, supervise and support the resident physicians’ management of obstetric patients which may include:
Triage evaluation and management
Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum management
Qualifications
Doctorate Graduate of approved Medical College
Licensure as a Physician (MD) – State of Michigan, required upon hire
Licensure as an Osteopathic Physician (DO) – State of Michigan, required upon hire
CRM‑DEA Registration – State of Michigan, required upon hire
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend – Standing: Occasionally
Forward Bend – Sitting: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation – Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation – Sitting: Occasionally
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Reach – Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Reach – at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity – [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
How Corewell Health Cares for You
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more.
On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location Site – Troy Hospital – 44201 Dequindre Road – Troy
Department Name Med Staff Services – Troy Hospital
Employment Type Part time
Shift Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours Hours of Work Variable
Days Worked Variable
Weekend Frequency Variable weekends
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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Essential Functions
Prevention of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality by ensuring that all inpatient obstetric care meets and/or exceeds current standards of care.
The prevention of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality should result from role A’s identification and remediation of any area of clinical concern via collaboration with the members of the obstetric care team which may include:
Medical students
Nursing staff
Resident OB/GYN and/or family medicine physicians
Maternal fetal medicine fellows
Advanced practice providers including certified nurse midwives, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners
Private and/or faculty attending OB/GYN and/or family medicine physicians
Through collaboration with the charge nurse, ensure that unit resources are managed in a clinically appropriate need‑based way which may include:
Prioritization of pending labor inductions
Prioritization of pending cesarean deliveries
Provide on‑site, restricted obstetric care for patients who:
Have had no prenatal care
If applicable, have had prenatal care with the staff service
Have had prenatal care with a provider who does not have privileges at the facility
Have had prenatal care with a provider who is unable to be present because:
The provider is taking call from home and there is an emergent clinical situation which cannot safely wait for the provider to arrive
The provider has a personal emergency
The provider is managing another clinical emergency
Facilitation of transfers from outside hospitals which may include:
Accepting of all medically appropriate transfers
Informing all relevant members of the obstetric/neonatal team of pending arrival of transfer
Management of transfer upon arrival
Lead scheduled Safety Huddles and post‑event debriefing sessions.
Provide clinical assistance to other OB/GYN attendings, advanced practice providers, and if applicable, resident physicians which may include but is not limited to:
Second opinions for fetal heart rate interpretations
Assistance in managing obstetric emergencies such as shoulder dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage
Surgical assistance with complicated or routine cesarean delivery and obstetrical laceration repair
Multifetal deliveries
In facilities which have resident physicians, supervise and support the resident physicians’ management of obstetric patients which may include:
Triage evaluation and management
Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum management
Qualifications
Doctorate Graduate of approved Medical College
Licensure as a Physician (MD) – State of Michigan, required upon hire
Licensure as an Osteopathic Physician (DO) – State of Michigan, required upon hire
CRM‑DEA Registration – State of Michigan, required upon hire
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend – Standing: Occasionally
Forward Bend – Sitting: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation – Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation – Sitting: Occasionally
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Reach – Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Reach – at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity – [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
How Corewell Health Cares for You
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more.
On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location Site – Troy Hospital – 44201 Dequindre Road – Troy
Department Name Med Staff Services – Troy Hospital
Employment Type Part time
Shift Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours Hours of Work Variable
Days Worked Variable
Weekend Frequency Variable weekends
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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