Physician - OB Laborist - Nocturnal, Full Time - Lebanon, IN

Key Details

Department: Obstetrics
Schedule: Full-time combination of 12 hour and 24 hour shifts; one weekend per month
Position: Nocturnal OB Laborist
Compensation: Competitive Compensation
Hospital: Witham Health
Location: Lebanon, IN

Witham Health Services is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN physician to join our established Obstetrics and Gynecology team as an OB Laborist. This is an opportunity to provide dedicated inpatient obstetric coverage in a collaborative community hospital while working alongside experienced OB/GYN physicians, advanced practice providers, and a supportive nursing team.

This position is designed for physicians interested in a flexible schedule with a combination of 12 hour and 24 hour shifts. The laborist will provide nocturnal and weekend inpatient obstetric coverage while partnering with physicians who practice in a traditional model that includes both ambulatory and inpatient responsibilities.

About the Position

• Full Time nocturnal OB Laborist position
• Flexible combination of 12 hour and 24 hour shifts
• Required to work one weekend per month, consisting of a 24 hour Saturday shift and a 24 hour Sunday shift
• Inpatient obstetric care and labor management only
• Work alongside OB/GYN physicians who practice in a traditional model with both ambulatory and inpatient responsibilities
• Provide coverage for patients presenting in labor and those requiring inpatient obstetric evaluation and management
• Manage labor and delivery patients throughout the shift
• Perform deliveries and respond to urgent obstetric needs
• Evaluate and manage obstetric triage patients
• Collaborate closely with nursing, anesthesia, and the broader medical staff
• Opportunity to practice in a supportive community hospital environment with a collegial OB/GYN team

Practice Highlights

• Established Obstetrics and Gynecology program
• Approximately 300 deliveries annually
• Dedicated Labor and Delivery unit
• Collaborative relationship between laborist and traditional OB/GYN physicians
• Strong nursing support throughout Labor and Delivery
• Community hospital environment with a close knit medical staff
• EMR: Meditech Expanse

Candidate Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Eligible for an unrestricted Indiana medical license
• Current DEA registration
• Experience managing labor and delivery patients
• Comfortable providing independent inpatient obstetric care
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling with a combination of 12 hour and 24 hour shifts
• One weekend per month
• Malpractice coverage with tail coverage

Why Witham?

Witham Health Services has served central Indiana for more than 100 years, offering the personalized care of a community hospital with the innovation of a progressive medical center. We take pride in fostering strong physician relationships, high staff engagement, and a team based approach to care delivery.

Lebanon is a fast growing community ideally located between Indianapolis and Lafayette, offering a family friendly community with excellent schools and convenient access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreation.