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Physician: OB/GYN Hospitalist - Lake Forest, IL

Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is part time with flexible scheduling at Lake Forest Hospital. What arrangement are you looking for?

What they are checking: The posting states part time and flexible scheduling, so the honest answer shapes the offer.

What would you do

What does twenty-four hour in-house labor and delivery coverage change about how the unit runs?

What they are checking: The posting names a 24/7 in-house coverage model, which is the point of the role.

Walk me through an obstetric emergency and how you run the room.

What they are checking: The reason an OB hospitalist exists, and leading a team under pressure is the skill.

How do you work with a patient's own obstetrician when you are covering?

What they are checking: A hospitalist manages other physicians' patients, and that relationship is delicate.

How do you counsel a patient who wants something you think is unsafe?

What they are checking: Autonomy and safety collide most often in obstetrics.

How do you work with APPs and nurses on a labor floor?

What they are checking: The posting names a collaborative team of physicians, APPs, nurses and specialists.

How do you hand over a laboring patient at the end of a shift?

What they are checking: Shift-based obstetrics means every labor transfers, and handover is where harm hides.

About the work

Tell me about your experience with inpatient obstetrics.

What they are checking: The posting names a focus on inpatient obstetrics and emergent gynecologic care.

How do you handle an emergent gynecologic case from the emergency department?

What they are checking: The posting names emergent gynecologic care alongside obstetrics.

Where are you with board certification?

What they are checking: The posting states board eligible or board certified.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Northwestern Medicine Health Network is seeking a part-time OB/GYN Hospitalist to join our Women's Health team at NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. This hospital-based position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, physician-led environment focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and work-life balance. Our integrated care model combines office-based and hospital-based OB/GYN services, allowing hospitalists to focus on labor, delivery, and inpatient care while supporting exceptional patient outcomes. Position Highlights: · Part-time, hospital-based OB/GYN Hospitalist role · 24/7 in-house labor and delivery coverage model · Focus on inpatient obstetrics and emergent gynecologic care · Collaborative team of OB/GYN physicians, APPs, nurses, and specialists · Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance · Employed position with competitive compensation NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is ranked No. 7 in the Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois in the U.S. News & World Report for Best Hospitals. BE/BC All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

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