Overview

Women’s Health Arizona is searching for an Obstetrics and Gynecology Certified Nurse Midwife to join one of their prestigious Women’s Health Care Centers in Phoenix, AZ. Join a compassionate group who provide a team approach to patient care. Every member of our staff is focused on making the patient experience in our office individualized and meaningful. Experienced physicians and residents are encouraged to apply!

About the Practice

The practice has been providing women in the Phoenix metro area with outstanding obstetrical and gynecological care. The practice has a team of over 110 providers along with an excellent support staff. Deliveries and surgeries are performed at Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Honor Health Hospital Networks that provide the practice with hospitalist and women’s health subspecialist support. This is a great opportunity for an experienced physician to take their career to the next level and an excellent practice for a new graduating resident to start their career in private practice with a team of physicians that can provide training and mentorship.

Practice Highlight

• Practice has a strong patient base and has worked with patients in the Phoenix metro area.
• Top-notch team of over 110 providers in the practice.
• Deliveries and GYN surgeries are done at Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Honor Health Hospital Networks which provides the practice with hospitalist and women’s health subspecialist physician support, a level 4 NICU, and the da Vinci robotic system for specialized GYN surgical procedures.
• Patient Census: 20-25/daily per OB/GYN.
• Average of 10-12 deliveries monthly for each practice physician.
• Call is approximately 1-2 weekday(s) per week and 1 weekend(s) per month.
• Excellent mentorship opportunities for a physician entering private practice.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Prenatal Care: Provide comprehensive prenatal care to pregnant women, including prenatal screenings, assessments, and education. Monitor fetal development, maternal health, and pregnancy progress through regular prenatal visits. Collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans for pregnant patients.
• Labor and Delivery: Manage and support women during labor and childbirth, providing emotional support, pain management, and guidance throughout the birthing process. Conduct labor assessments, monitor fetal heart rate, and provide hands-on support during labor and delivery. Collaborate with obstetricians and other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective delivery outcomes.
• Postpartum Care: Provide postpartum care and support to new mothers and newborns, including breastfeeding assistance, newborn care education, and maternal health assessments. Monitor and address postpartum complications, including physical and emotional health concerns, and provide appropriate interventions and referrals as needed.
• Gynecological Care: Provide routine gynecological care to women, including annual exams, contraceptive counseling, and menopausal management. Perform gynecological screenings, such as Pap smears and breast exams, and provide education on women's health issues and preventive care.
• Patient Education and Counseling: Educate patients and families on prenatal care, childbirth preparation, newborn care, breastfeeding, and women's health topics. Provide counseling and support to women and families regarding reproductive health decisions, family planning options, and pregnancy-related concerns.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with obstetricians, nurses, midwives, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and integrated patient care. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and quality of care.

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with annual profit share.

About Women’s Health Arizona

Women’s Health Arizona proudly provides physician recruiting services for the largest, physician owned OB/GYN practice network in the state of Arizona, with just over 10 affiliated practices and 140 providers. The statewide footprint of our medical affiliates provides candidates with a variety of practice settings and career opportunities that will fit their professional practice goals. As a physician practicing with a medical affiliate in the Women’s Health Arizona network, you will see the benefit of being affiliated with a large, statewide women’s healthcare company while knowing that physician governance and clinical decision-making remains the exclusive domain of physicians.

We are advocates for the OB/GYN medical affiliates in our network, advancing the business of medicine so they can focus solely on the practice of medicine. We help our medical affiliates both innovate and expand, while providing tools, training, support, and additional practice resources.

City/Location Highlights

Welcome to The Valley of the Sun! Ranking as #4 in the nation in terms of population growth, Phoenix is dedicated to maintaining a livable safe area for its residents. Phoenix has been named an “All-American City” multiple times; an award given to communities across the U.S. that identify and tackle community-wide challenges. In addition, the city is known as a magnet for Generation Y residents because of its history of having some of the nation’s best job opportunities.

The arts thrive in Phoenix thanks in part to an active creative and civic community. There are more than 130 nonprofit organizations that provide art and cultural centers for the community. A few noteworthy events include, the Arizona Renaissance Festival, Arizona Scottish Highland Games, the Dia de los Muertos Festival Matsuri: a Festival of Japan the Native American Fine Art Invitational and the Scottsdale Arts Festival the Scottsdale Culinary Festival.

Phoenix is also among the nation’s fastest growing regions. It has been recognized for strong job growth and entrepreneurial environment especially in the aerospace, high-tech and bioscience industries. Not surprisingly, the local job market continues to grow at a steady rate.

The Phoenix area’s natural beauty is just another reason for the city’s appeal. Phoenix provides an active outdoor lifestyle offering beautiful places to swim, hike, cycle, boat, golf and much more. The city’s natural surroundings invite residents to take part in a vast range of outdoor and sports activities. Thanks to more than 325 days of sunshine annually, an average high temperature of 85 degrees and an average of 7.66 inches rainfall per year, Phoenicians hardly ever need worry about the weather so long as they wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water during the summer.

Just like its diverse terrain, Phoenix has an equally diverse offering of restaurants and dining options for every palate. While signature Southwestern and Mexican dishes dominate the city’s culinary landscape, there are plenty of offered flavors to suit every craving including Asian Italian Mediterranean and of course the classic steakhouse.

Arizona has long been known as a place to heal because of its warm dry climate. It is no surprise that the Phoenix metropolitan area has its share of highly-regarded healthcare facilities for residents. Arizona has more than 100 hospitals many of which are ranked on the U.S. News Best Regional Hospitals list. Phoenix is home to many honored hospitals and is considered a progressive city when it comes to healthcare policies and procedures.

• Master's degree in Nurse Midwifery from an accredited program required.
• Current certification as a Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Arizona.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife, preferably in a women's health or OBGYN setting.
• Strong clinical skills with proficiency in prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare environment.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and professional development in women's health.