Academic OB/GYN Hospitalist12-Hour Shifts | 14 Shifts per Month | No On-Call Duties | Academic Medicine | Milwaukee, Wisconsin A nationally recognized academic medical center inMilwaukee, Wisconsinis seeking aBoard Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN Physicianto join its expanding Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology as anAcademic OB/GYN Hospitalist.
This is an excellent opportunity for an OB/GYN who wants to remain clinically active inhigh- and low-risk obstetrics, emergent gynecology, and surgical carewhile stepping away from the traditional demands of private practice. The hospitalist model provides a predictable shift-based schedule withno on-call responsibilities, allowing physicians to fully disconnect when they are off.
You'll practice at a major statewide referral center with one of Wisconsin's onlyLevel IV Obstetrical Units, directly connected to aLevel IV NICU, while teaching the next generation of physicians in a highly collaborative academic environment.
Why This Opportunity Stands OutAcademic OB/GYN Hospitalist position
No on-call duties
Predictable12-hour shifts
14 shifts per month
Balanced rotation of weeknights, weekends, and holidays
Full disconnection from clinical responsibilities on days off
Care for bothhigh-risk and low-risk obstetric patients
Manage emergent gynecologic conditions
Perform surgical procedures as needed
Practice within aLevel IV Obstetrical Unit
Direct connection to aLevel IV NICU
Teaching and mentoring opportunities with residents, fellows, and medical students
Large Generalist Division with26 faculty/staff physicians and 7 APPs
Collaborative team-based environment
Guaranteed shift rate
Full-time salaried employment
Excellent option for experienced OB/GYNs seeking a sustainable long-term career model
Clinical Practice The Academic Hospitalist will provide comprehensive hospital-based obstetric and gynecologic care at the Birth Center and Emergency Department.
Clinical Responsibilities Managehigh-risk obstetric patients
Manage low-risk obstetric patients
Provide hospital-based labor and delivery care
Evaluate and manageemergent gynecologic conditions
Perform surgical procedures when clinically necessary
Collaborate closely with Labor & Delivery nurses
Work alongside midwives
Coordinate care with attending physicians and other hospital staff
Participate in a highly integrated multidisciplinary care environment
The hospital serves as astatewide referral center, providing exposure to patients across a broad range of clinical complexity.
Schedule & Work-Life Balance One of the most attractive aspects of this position is its clearly defined hospitalist schedule.
12-hour shifts
14 shifts per month
Approximately168 scheduled hours per month
Balanced mix of weeknights, weekends, and holidays
No traditional on-call duties
Additional shifts available if desired.
Academic Expectations: Teaching is primarily incorporated into the physician's scheduled clinical shifts.
Unlike a traditional private-practice OB/GYN model, physicians canfully disconnect on their days off, providing greater predictability for personal time, family, travel, and wellness.
For experienced OB/GYNs, the hospitalist structure can also provide a sustainable way to continue practicing the specialty without the ongoing demands associated with managing a private outpatient practice.
High-Acuity Obstetrics Physicians practice within a major academic referral environment capable of managing highly complex obstetrical patients.
The Birth Center features one of the onlyLevel IV Obstetrical Units in Wisconsin, directly connected to the Level IV NICU at Children's Wisconsin.
This creates an excellent clinical environment for an OB/GYN who enjoys:
High-risk obstetrics
Complex maternal care
Collaborative multidisciplinary medicine
Academic medicine
Teaching
Hospital-based OB/GYN
Working within a tertiary referral environment
Volume: Annual delivery volume is approximately 4,500. 2 physicians in house on L&D. This role is in the OBED
Academic & Teaching Opportunities Teaching is an integral component of this position.
The incoming physician will have opportunities toteach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical studentswho are actively involved in patient care.
The position provides the ability to combine hands-on clinical medicine with academic involvement without requiring the physician to maintain a traditional outpatient practice.
Many physicians within the division also hold leadership roles throughout the medical school and affiliated hospital system, creating opportunities for continued professional and academic development.
Established General OB/GYN Division You'll join a substantial Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology consisting of:
26 faculty and staff physicians
7 Advanced Practice Providers
Clinical operations across12 diverse practice settings
The division provides care throughout affiliated academic hospitals, children's healthcare facilities, and the VA system.
This creates a large network of physician colleagues and clinical resources while maintaining a strong emphasis on collaborative, team-based care.
Compensation The position provides:
$370,000 annually (14 shifts per month)
CME is $4,000 annually. Benefits include health, dental, 403B, short-term disability, etc.
Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess:
MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Wisconsin medical license or eligibility to obtain Wisconsin licensure
Strong interest in hospital-based obstetric and gynecologic care
Ability to manage both high- and low-risk obstetric patients
Ability to manage emergent gynecologic conditions
Interest in working within an academic and multidisciplinary environment
Commitment to teaching and mentoring physicians in training
Why Milwaukee? Located along the western shore ofLake Michigan, Milwaukee combines the amenities of a major metropolitan area with a more manageable pace of life.
The greater metropolitan area is home to more than1.6 million peopleand offers a wide variety of neighborhoods and living environments.
Physicians can enjoy:
Lake Michigan and extensive waterfront recreation
Hiking and cycling
Boating
Lakefront museums
Botanical gardens
Theater and performing arts
Award-winning restaurants
Professional sports, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers
Active downtown nightlife
Diverse neighborhoods and housing options
Convenient access throughout the metropolitan area
The area provides many of the cultural and recreational benefits of a larger city while offering an attractive setting for physicians interested in establishing a long-term career and community.