OB Hospitalist - Per Diem

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: OB/GYN
Position Type: Unscheduled
Schedule: Per Diem

Your role with us

Salem Health is seeking an experienced Obstetrician to join our established hospital-based OB Hospitalist team on a per-diem basis. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring perinatal safety for our 3,400 annual births, supporting both patients and colleagues across inpatient and labor & delivery settings. You will work in a collaborative environment with OB colleagues, certified nurse midwives, family medicine providers, and advanced maternal-fetal care teams. This position offers flexible scheduling with both 12- and 24-hour shifts, giving you the opportunity to contribute to high-impact patient care while maintaining work-life balance. If you are committed to excellence in obstetrics and want to join a team that values your expertise and impact the come join us.

OB Hospitalist

Our OB Hospitalist team is a cornerstone of Salem Health’s Women & Children’s Services Division, providing continuous coverage for labor, deliveries, triage, and inpatient care. Salem Hospital features a 19-bed Labor & Delivery Unit, a 26-bed Mother-Baby Unit, a 10-bed Pediatric Unit, and a 27-bed Level IIIA NICU. We are the second highest-volume birthing center in Oregon, with access to consultative maternal-fetal medicine, 24-hour in-house anesthesia, and a high-risk antepartum unit. Providers enjoy a collaborative culture that prioritizes patient safety, quality outcomes, and professional support, all within a state-of-the-art facility.

What you'll do

• Remain immediately available during assigned hours for perinatal emergencies, including emergency cesarean births, emergency vaginal deliveries, and urgent assessments.
• Provide comprehensive OB care during assigned hours, including labor and delivery, prenatal, postpartum, and follow-up care.
• Offer consultation, collaboration, and referral services to physicians, midwives, and advanced practice nurses.
• Assist in scheduled cesarean births and other operative obstetrical procedures while maintaining readiness for emergencies.

Required qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited program.
• Board Certification in Obstetrics through the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology or the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a board-certified/board-eligible OB/GYN.
• Performance of at least 50 deliveries in the past 2 years.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Oregon.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.