Laborist (2.5 Hours South of Atlanta)

Quick Facts

• 185-bed hospital with 6 physicians
• Location: ~2.5 hours south of Atlanta, near the Florida border
• Schedule: 7 (24-hour) shifts per month
• Nursery: Level II
• Team: 7 Certified Nurse Midwives
• Patient volume: average 2–3 deliveries per day
• Delivery model: ~95% of vaginal deliveries performed by Certified Nurse Midwives
• Compensation: $312,480 base + $100,000 recruitment incentive
• Not required to live permanently in the community

Description

Laborist opportunity at a 185-bed hospital about 2.5 hours south of Atlanta near the Florida border. Cover labor and delivery in a Level II nursery alongside 7 Certified Nurse Midwives, who handle the majority of vaginal deliveries. The schedule is seven 24-hour shifts per month, with an average of 2–3 deliveries per day.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for labor and delivery services during scheduled 24-hour shifts
• Support care in a Level II nursery setting
• Collaborate with Certified Nurse Midwives, who perform most vaginal deliveries

Requirements

• Board certification/eligibility for the laborist/physician role (as indicated by physician recruitment)
• Ability to work seven 24-hour shifts per month
• Comfort working in a Level II nursery labor and delivery environment

Benefits

• $312,480 base compensation
• $100,000 recruitment incentive
• Option not required to live permanently in the community