Physician, OB Triage, Chicago, IL

Company Description

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois.

Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care.

We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care.

Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work.

While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission - Patients First.

Job Description

OB Triage is the entryway to the high-volume Prentice Women's Hospital. The triage unit functions like an independent emergency room for any patient with a confirmed intrauterine pregnancy.

Its 12-bed unit is staffed with an OB / Gyn physician or midwife plus 4 to 5 experienced nurses to help patients though a range of pathology, from routine labor and rupture of membranes to non-OB complaints such as appendicitis and kidney stones.

The OB Triage environment is dynamic and fast-paced with the benefit of support from the full completement of consulting services offered at Northwestern Medicine.

This role serves as support and backup for the Labor and Delivery unit and closely collaborates with the L&D Unit Attending to communicate needs for all obstetric patients.

Applicants with interest in preserving their OB delivery skills in addition to Triage have the option to also take shifts as a Labor and Delivery in-house unit attending.

Shifts are 12 hours (7a / 7p shift change time) with a roughly equal balance of days and nights.

As part of the core Triage faculty, you are eligible for :

• Paid time off and CME
• Competitive salaries
• Robust benefits package including 401k match

The flexible shifts and supportive group dynamic have allowed current Triage staff to cultivate outside interests and support a great work-life balance.

If you or anyone you may know is interested in this position, please apply or email CV to Martin Pearson at [email protected].

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Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.