OB Hospitalist Physician - Greater Milwaukee, WI

Company: Advocate Health
Location: Saint Francis
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Join Aurora Health Care as an OB Hospitalist Physician in Greater Milwaukee, WI—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts. Highlights (7) 24-hr shifts per month at Aurora West Allis Medical Center , 4 miles from Milwaukee and 10 miles from Mitchell International Airport. Hours: 8am to 8am. Rotating holidays and weekends. Provide on-site, dedicated physician coverage for obstetric patients. Provide first response to OB urgent situations; manage unexpected obstetrical emergencies such as a obstetrical hemorrhage, prolapsed cord, shoulder dystocia, cesarean hysterectomies and operative deliveries until such time the patient’s attending arrives, or through the course of care as required. Provide coverage for laboring patients as requested by the attending clinician if the attending clinician is unavailable, cannot get to the hospital, is in the middle of busy office hours, or has scheduled operative cases Staff the OB Emergency Department in accordance with hospital guidelines Review all patients on labor and delivery with L&D charge nurse; maintain awareness of status, including labor progress, fetal well-being, and complications of all L&D patients Ensure accurate patient handoffs, updates on progress, and clear follow-up plan between OB hospitalists and attending clinicians, patients, nurses, and other health care providers Provide first response to emergencies on the postpartum unit Serve as the accepting and admitting physician for transfers of OB patients from other hospitals through the Tertiary Access Program (TAP) Serve as the admitting team for an unassigned (“no doc”) OB patients Work collaboratively with the patients’ attending clinicians, residents (when present), maternal fetal medicine physicians, other consultants and nursing staff regarding patients’ plan of care and treatment. Act as surgical assist for c-sections and cesarean hysterectomies to attending ob/gyn physicians upon request and as availability allows accounting for prioritization of duties to care for the most emergent patients. Collaborate with all members of the patients’ care team including the patients primary obstetric care provider Participate in simulations and drills Annual salary range of $335,998 - $335,998 plus a $30K sign-on bonus Training and/or Experience Required MD/DO BC/BE Benefits Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support Educational assistance and professional development programs Paid medical liability insurance Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances Relocation assistance About Milwaukee, Wisconsin With a county-wide population of nearly a million, Milwaukee offers the best of everything you'd expect to find in a major city while retaining a hometown feel in its many neighborhoods. Culturally, Milwaukee has many options, ranging from performing arts centers, theaters and museums, including an internationally designed lakefront art museum and home to one of the nation's top 10 zoos. Sophisticated, scenic, affordable and event-filled, Milwaukee has an impressive array of public and private schools, including UW-Milwaukee and Marquette University, award-winning restaurants, world-class shopping, and one of the most convenient and "user-friendly" international airports in the world.

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