Family Medicine Physician with Obstetrics (FM-OB) Position Summary The Family Medicine Physician with Obstetrics provides comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan while also delivering obstetric services, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum management. This role emphasizes continuity of care, preventive medicine, and collaborative obstetric practice within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities Provide full-scope outpatient primary care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
Deliver prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care for obstetric patients
Manage low- to moderate-risk pregnancies within scope of training and privileges
Perform vaginal deliveries and assist with obstetric procedures as credentialed
Conduct well-woman exams, gynecologic care, and family planning services
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests and imaging
Coordinate care with obstetrics, nursing, pediatrics, anesthesia, and specialty services
Provide patient education on pregnancy, childbirth, preventive care, and wellness
Participate in call coverage for obstetric services as required
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation
Support quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives
Practice Setting Outpatient family medicine clinic with obstetric services
Hospital-based labor and delivery coverage as part of OB responsibilities
Schedule may include clinic sessions, call shifts, and delivery coverage
Patient Population Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency with obstetric training
Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine
Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state
DEA registration or eligibility
Current obstetric privileges or ability to obtain privileges
Skills & Competencies Broad clinical expertise in family medicine and obstetrics
Strong obstetric assessment and delivery skills
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
Ability to manage clinic-based and obstetric responsibilities effectively
Work Environment Primary care and labor and delivery settings
Team-based, collaborative care model
Emphasis on continuity, maternal health, and comprehensive family care
