Physician - OB Hospitalist

Work as an OB Hospitalist in one of Washington's most desirable cities:  Bellingham!

PeaceHealth is seeking an OB Hospitalist to join a collegial multi-specialty group in the Bellingham community.

• Join four OB Hospitalists who provide 24-hour Laborist coverage at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center—a 253-bed Level II trauma center
• The Laborists manage labor and perform deliveries for a variety of patients in addition to assisting with cesareans and managing triage.

Bellingham, WA is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong education, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! Pair these with the incredible scenery from the sea to mountains and rainforest make this community the perfect place to live. 

Here’s why you’ll love Bellingham, WA:

• We are an outdoor paradise!  There is no shortage of breathtaking hikes, a relaxing camping trip, water activities, bird watching, snow sports, and scenic drives.  The city has 65 miles of inner-urban trails.
• Education is key to our city.  We are home to a community of strong education including Western Washington University and 2 colleges. Excellent elementary and secondary public and private schools.
• Live nearly anywhere in the community and be within 15-20 minutes of the hospital with an easy commute.
• Just a 90-minute drive to Seattle, WA.  Go cheer on your favorite professional sports team, dine in ethnically diverse cities, and see some of the great historical sites. 
• Vancouver, British Columbia just an hour away!
• Ranked by Forbes as a “Top 25 places to retire” and the 2nd most “Fitness-friendly cities” in America! 
• No state income tax!
• Explore more about Bellingham/Whatcom County here: https://www.bellingham.org/   

 PeaceHealth Offers:

• Competitive compensation and benefits: healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and health incentive programs.
• Generous sign-on bonus, relocation assistance and CME reimbursement.
• Fully paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Educational loan reimbursement to qualified candidates, up to $50,000 over five years.
• Washington State has no state income tax. 

Our ideal candidate will have successfully completed an OB/GYN Residency Program have 3 years post-residency experience in OB Team STEPPS training or experience with simulation training preferred. In order to provide coverage—as needed, we desire to have someone who would reside in our community.