Hospital-Based Gynecology - Laborist & OB Backup Coverage

Hospital-Based Gynecology Laborist & OB Backup Coverage
Location: Las Vegas, NV  
Employer: Hera Women’s Health | Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center  
Employment Type: GYN Hospital Shifts
Recruiter: Contact Lori Stephenson at [email protected]
or 509-388-5124 (text friendly).
Empower Women. Elevate Care. Shape the Future.

Position Overview

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
We are seeking board-certified/board-eligible OB/GYN physicians to provide on-site, shift-based GYN hospital coverage in 12- or 24-hour blocks. 
The physician will have primary responsibility for GYN, including inpatient and emergency gynecology consultations, rounding, operative management, and post-operative care. In addition, the physician will serve as backup OB coverage for the OB laborist when additional physician support is needed on Labor & Delivery. 
This role requires a highly collaborative physician who is comfortable working as part of a team with other Laborists, OB/GYN residents, nursing, anesthesia, and other hospital-based clinicians. 
Core Responsibilities

Primary Gynecology Coverage

• Serve as the primary on-site physician for hospital-based gynecology during the assigned shift
• Evaluate and manage inpatient and emergency gynecology consultations
• Provide daily inpatient and post-operative rounding, discharge planning, and appropriate handoffs
• Coordinate care with the patient’s primary OB/GYN or community physician when applicable

Gynecologic Surgical Care

• Evaluate and perform urgent/emergent GYN procedures as clinically indicated, including:
  • Dilation & curettage (D&C)
  • Laparoscopy, including management of ectopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion, and ovarian cysts
  • Management of gynecologic hemorrhage
  • Hysterectomy and other urgent gynecologic surgery
• Work closely with anesthesia, operating room teams, nursing, and residents to ensure timely and coordinated surgical care

Labor & Delivery Backup Coverage

• Work alongside the on-site OB hospitalist (laborist) and serve as backup OB physician coverage during the assigned shift
• Provide additional physician support for Labor & Delivery when clinical volume, acuity, or simultaneous emergencies require a second OB/GYN
• Assist with operative and high-acuity obstetric cases when needed, including cesarean delivery and cesarean hysterectomy
• Support safe escalation and continuity of care while maintaining primary responsibility for gynecology coverage

Resident & Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with OB/GYN residents and support an effective teaching and team-based clinical environment
• Maintain clear communication and shared situational awareness with the laborist throughout the shift
• Partner with nursing, anesthesia, emergency department, and other hospital teams to provide coordinated care
• Demonstrate a collegial, team-first approach across both gynecology and obstetric coverage responsibilities

Schedule & Coverage Model

• On-site, hospital-based shift coverage
• 12- or 24-hour shifts
• Physician mirrors the OB Laborist coverage model on the Labor & Delivery floor
• Primary responsibility for gynecology with secondary/backup responsibility for obstetrics
• No routine outpatient clinic responsibilities
• Opportunity to work closely with OB/GYN residents
• Minimum Required Shifts per month – 10 shifts per month

 

Compensation Structure

Shift-Based-

• Signing Bonus – Offered
   
• Total Annual Comp including Bonuses and PTO:  $335,000 assuming 12 shifts per month.

 

• Sunrise Base Shift Rate:
  • Day Shift- $2,000
  • Night Shift - $2,090

 

• Average Shift Rate including Bonuses and PTO:
  • Dayshift - $2,200 -$2,400
  • Nightshift - $2,290 -$2490
     
• Accrued PTO upto $10,368

 

• 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision for family.  Premium plans available for additional employee contribution.
   
• Malpractice coverage included (claims-made), with tail coverage provided after 2^nd year anniversary

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Active or eligible for Nevada medical license
• Demonstrated competency in urgent and emergent gynecologic surgery
• Current obstetric competency and comfort providing backup coverage on Labor & Delivery
• Ability to manage hospital-based gynecology independently while functioning collaboratively within an OB/GYN team
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach to working with laborists, residents, nursing, and hospital staff

Preferred Experience

• Prior hospital-based, OB or GYN hospitalist/laborist, or academic OB/GYN experience
• Experience managing urgent and emergent surgical GYN cases
• Experience working with OB/GYN residents
• Comfort with rapid operative decision-making and high-acuity obstetric and gynecologic care

 

Benefits:

• Full-time status at: 10- twelve-hour shifts per month
• Competitive salary including holiday shift pay and performance incentives enhanced by lack of state income tax
• Health, dental and vision insurance (with some plans offered at no cost to you or your family)
• 401(K) with an annual matching program after one year of service
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Malpractice Coverage
• Continuing medical education stipend in addition to opportunities and support for professional development
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team environment

Life in Las Vegas

• No state income tax!
• Abundant cultural arts experiences: museums, galleries, live performances and the downtown Las Vegas Arts District
• First-in-class Spas, in addition to Celebrity Chef Dining, world class shopping and an outdoor enthusiast’s dream location
• Master planned residential communities offering diverse amenities, including Henderson, Summerlin, Paradise, Sunrise Manor and The Lakes
• Enjoy day trips to: The Grand Canyon, Valley of the Fire State Park, Zion National Park, Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam, Death Valley National Park, Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Mead, Horseshoe Bend
• Abundant sunshine boasting over 300 sunny days, warm transitional seasons, and short winters offering mild day-time temperatures and cool nights 

 

Join Our Vision

If you are passionate about providing high-quality hospital-based women’s healthcare and thrive in a collaborative team environment, Hera Women’s Health invites you to join our growing OB/GYN and GYN hospital coverage team.
Apply today to help shape an integrated model of gynecologic and obstetric care in Las Vegas.

Contact Lori Stephenson at [email protected] or 509-388-5124 (text friendly).