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OB Hospitalist Physician
Chambersburg, PA & Western Region
Full Time (1.0 FTE)
About the Opportunity:
- Key Responsibilities
- Manage laboring patients, including deliveries and postpartum care.
- Handle GYN emergencies and perform surgical interventions as needed.
- Provide backup support for midwives, including seeing patients in the attached medical office building clinic.
- Participate in primary, in-house call coverage: 24-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM), 7 shifts per month, including weekends and holidays.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Assist with complex surgeries in coordination with the GYN Oncologist when necessary.
- Practice & Facility Details
- Annual deliveries: ~1,500.
- Current team composition: 2 OB Hospitalists (1 FT, 1 PT), 2 Midwives (expanding to 3), plus PRN coverage, 2 part-time APPs (no call), additional APP positions planned, Shared office with GYN Oncologist.
- Specialty support: Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Gettysburg & Chambersburg), Urogynecology, Neonatal NPs (inpatient).
- NICU: Level II (32 weeks and up), 8 beds.
- L&D Unit: 14 LDRP rooms, 14 postpartum rooms (+14 overflow), 4 triage rooms, 1 dedicated OR in the unit, Call rooms available for physicians and APPs.
First in Class Benefits:
- Physician-Designed Compensation Model and competitive Signing Bonus
- 240 hours scheduled time off (STO)
- Six weeks STO
- Retirement savings plan
- $5,500 CME Allowance
- Comprehensive health benefits with spending and savings account options
- Employer paid benefits that include relocation expenses, malpractice coverage including tail and dedicated help for caregivers via Wellthy.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 – a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
- WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace
- WellSpan Well-being: We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Discover Your Dream Location:
Chambersburg, PA
- Offers a suburban feel, good public schools, and access to healthcare, parks, and libraries, while being close to major highways for commuting.
- Capitol Theatre Center – Historic venue for movies and live performances
- Outdoor Recreation- Near Caledonia State Park and Michaux State Forest for hiking, camping, and fishing
Confidentially Connect with Our Recruiter:
Elyse Chadderdon
570-590-1774
www.joinwellspan.org
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required or
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required
Licenses:
- Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
- Completion of a OB/GYN residency. Upon Hire Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Administrative skills.
Skills Required
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon or Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine upon hire
- Completion of an OB/GYN residency
- Administrative skills
What We Do
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital is a full-service, non-profit general medical and surgical hospital located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. As part of the WellSpan Health system, it provides a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, maternity, and specialized care centers. The hospital serves residents of northern Lancaster County and surrounding areas, focusing on delivering quality, community-centered healthcare.
