OBGYN

Hospital Partner Profile

Charlton Memorial Hospital

363 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720

Ob Hospitalist Group was founded on the vision and commitment that every expectant mother presenting to labor and delivery would receive consistent, unconditional, quality medical care from an experienced clinician. Today, we are the largest and only dedicated OB/GYN hospitalist employer in the nation. As an OB hospitalist, you can still do the work you love and make a huge difference in the lives of women, all while maintaining a healthy balance between work and your life at home. Join our mission today.

Fall River is a city located in Bristol County, known for its industrial history, particularly in textiles. During the 19th century, it became one of the largest textile-producing cities in the U.S., earning it the nickname "Spindle City." Its waterfront along the Taunton River has been revitalized in recent years, attracting tourism and commerce. Additionally, Battleship Cove, a maritime museum featuring the USS Massachusetts, is a popular local attraction. Fall River's historical architecture includes numerous well-preserved mills and Victorian-era homes, reflecting its industrial past. Its strong community spirit and diverse cultural events, like the annual Great Feast of the Holy Ghost, celebrate the city's multicultural heritage.

Charlton Memorial Hospital offers expert care for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, working closely with primary care physicians to ensure a smooth experience. Their maternity services offer compassionate care combined with advanced technology to meet various birth preferences. Charlton Memorial Hospital has a Baby-Friendly designation, VBAC option, family-centered C-sections, and state-of-the-art Level II nursery staffed by Boston Children's physicians. They also provide extensive breastfeeding support, prenatal education, and nurse midwifery programs. Charlton Memorial Hospital currently sees approximately 1,400 annual deliveries.

Program Details

• Program Start Date: June 2025
• OB/GYNs to Provide GYN Coverage: Emergent and unassigned
• OB/GYNs Required to Perform Circumcisions: Yes
• OB/GYNs Needed for First Assist: Yes
• First Assist Available to the Hospitalists: ?
• Backup Available to the Hospitalist: Local and private OB’s
• Hospitalist to back-up private or hospital employed Certified Nurse Midwives or Family Practice Physicians: No
• L&D coverage model: L&D Triage with local groups covering their own patients 5 Postpartum rooms

Hospital Details

• NICU level: 2
• Total Hospital Deliveries (monthly avg.): 116
• Total Hospital Deliveries (annual avg.): 1400
• Estimated Patient Encounters for Hospitalists (not including deliveries )(monthly): 120
• Anesthesia: Yes - 24/7
• MFM: Contract with Women & Infants for Program and Site Director Services, provide consultative services inpatient and office services as well being on-site half day per week
• EMR: Epic

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Location: Fall River, MA, US

Posted Date: 12/22/2024