Labor and Delivery Advance Practice Practitioners - PAs

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Community Description:

About SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison:

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin is

seeking a Physician Assistant to join our OB/GYN

inpatient team working nights and weekends.

This role is ideal for for APPs who are passionate about hospital-based obstetric and general surgeries and thrive in a collaborative, high-acuity environment.

This is a 100% inpatient position with no outpatient clinic responsibilities.

Position Overview:

The APP will provide comprehensive inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care, supporting labor and delivery services while collaborating closely with OB/GYN physicians, maternal fetal medicine physicians, resident physicians, and nursing staff.

This role focuses on labor management, OB triage, emergency department and inpatient consultations; offering the opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a supportive, academic-affiliated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Manage and support labor and delivery patients

  
  


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  Perform patient assessments in obstetric triage

  
  


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  Assist with cesarean sections

  
  


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  Provide gynecology consults for inpatient and emergency department patients

  
  


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  Conduct postpartum and gynecology rounding

  
  


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  Manage phone communications for antepartum, postpartum, and gynecology patients

  
  


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  Collaborate with OB/GYN physicians, MFMs, residents, and nursing leadership

  
  


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  Participate in high-quality, evidence-based obstetric care aligned with ACOG and SMFM standards

  
  

Schedule & FTE:

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  0.8 FTE (32 hours/week)

  
  


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  Night shifts: Monday to Friday 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

  
  


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  Weekend shifts: Minimum of one weekend per month

  
  


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  No call schedule

  
  


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  Shift based role only (no travel required)

  
  


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  Workload may vary; on call OB/GYN physician backup is available for high volume or complex cases

  
  


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  Some scheduling flexibility available

  
  

Practice Environment & Team:

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  Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) physicians

  
  


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  OB/GYN physicians

  
  


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  Certified Nurse Midwives

  
  


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  Inpatient and clinic based Advanced Practitioners

  
  

If you thrive in a team-based environment with strong clinical support, we invite you to explore this Labor & Delivery PA opportunity.

At SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, our goal is to serve the community and play an active role in it. For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report recognized SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison as one of the best hospitals in Wisconsin (). Forbes has also named SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison as one of their 2026 Top Hospitals.

Serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison is a 440-bed hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and diagnostic services. St. Mary's Hospital is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center, a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is a vibrant city known for its blend of natural beauty and vibrant urban life. Nestled between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the city is home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and enjoys a lively atmosphere fueled by innovation, education, and cultural diversity. Madison boasts an award-winning food scene, expansive beautiful park systems, and a commitment to sustainability that enhances the quality of life. Whether you're savoring local flavors, enjoying live music, or embracing the city's commitment to sustainability, you'll find a welcoming and dynamic environment that feels like home.

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