This full-time Midwife Practitioner role involves managing the medical care of women throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum, and gynecological care under the supervision of an OB/GYN physician. The practitioner provides prenatal counseling, performs physical examinations, monitors fetal health, and conducts deliveries, including normal spontaneous vaginal births and assisting with cesarean sections with appropriate training. The position requires adherence to California state regulations and standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care of women during pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum, and well-woman care under OB/GYN supervision.
• Obtain comprehensive medical, obstetrical, gynecological, and psychosocial histories.
• Perform physical examinations, including pelvic exams, breast exams, STD testing, and family planning counseling.
• Monitor fetal health through abdominal palpation, ultrasound, and internal/external fetal monitoring; interpret fetal heart rate patterns.
• Order and review laboratory tests such as ultrasounds, CBC, urinalysis, and blood type testing.
• Consult with obstetricians for special care or diagnostic procedures and refer patients to other specialists as needed.
• Provide health education, counseling, and guidance on prenatal, postpartum, and family planning issues.
• Conduct normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries and assist with cesarean sections with appropriate training.

Compensation

• Hourly pay rate ranging from $65.00 to $100.00 per hour.
• Compensation is provided via W-2 employment status.

Benefits

• No health insurance coverage offered.
• No employer retirement contributions.

Shift & Schedule

• Variable shift schedule.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Midwifery program.
• Current California Nurse Midwife license with ACC accreditation.
• Current California RN license.
• Maintains California Furnishing Number, DEA, BSL, NPI registration, and Fetal Monitoring and NRP certifications.
• Current American Heart BLS Provider Card; ACLS preferred.
• Experience in primary healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to perform physical assessments, fetal monitoring, and interpret clinical findings.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and patient counseling skills.
• Reliability, flexibility, and commitment to patient care and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.