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Physician - OBGYN - System Laborist

Sanford Health · Marshfield, WI · Full time

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

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About your past

How do you work with certified nurse midwives on a shared labor floor?

What they are checking: Respect for midwifery care and clear roles, since the team includes two CNMs.

Tell me about a time you had to deliver bad news on labor and delivery.

What they are checking: Compassion and honesty during a family's hardest moments.

What would you do

As a system-wide laborist on 24-hour shifts, how do you stay safe and alert late in a shift?

What they are checking: Self-awareness about fatigue during long in-house coverage.

A nurse disagrees with your plan during a tense delivery. What do you do?

What they are checking: Openness to concerns and teamwork during high-stakes moments.

How would you support smaller hospitals in the system that call for advice?

What they are checking: Readiness to back up rural sites as a system-wide resource.

About the work

Walk me through your management of a postpartum hemorrhage that is not responding to first-line medications.

What they are checking: A clear escalation plan for a life-threatening obstetric emergency.

A patient's labor is not progressing and fetal monitoring is concerning. How do you decide on a cesarean?

What they are checking: Sound judgment on timing and communication with the patient.

How do you handle a shoulder dystocia?

What they are checking: Calm, practiced response to an emergency with seconds to act.

How do you hand off patients to the next laborist or the primary OB?

What they are checking: Clear, safe handoffs, which are central to the laborist model.

The team offers gynecology and urogynecology, with a DaVinci Xi robot. What is your experience with robotic surgery?

What they are checking: The surgical skills the practice can use beyond labor coverage.

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The full job description

As published by Sanford Health.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. 

 Visas Accepted N/A

 Specialty OB/GYN

 Practice Details Marshfield Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE OBGYN physician to join our well-established and growing women’s health team as a system-wide Laborist. Fulfilling an annual requirement of 88 shifts (24 hours) per year, this physician would play a key role. Full spectrum Obstetrics, Gynecology and Urogynecology health care services Join a dynamic team with 1 experienced Physician, 2 highly skilled CNMs, and 2 APCs Enjoy a collaborative working environment caring for patients as a team Provide inpatient call coverage with 24-hour shifts DaVinci Xi robot We strongly encourage our physicians to be involved in medical education and research to continue building our strong foundation of patient care, research and education for years to come.

 Community Description Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living, which includes below-national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested in making Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town, you will have access to 6,500 acres for hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air. With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average, Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top-notch educational opportunities. Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more. Come and see for yourself. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin!

 Job Description Gynecologic Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to the setting), evaluate, diagnose, consult and provide pre-, intra- and postoperative care necessary to correct or treat female patients of all ages presenting with injuries and disorders of the female reproductive system and the genitourinary system and nonsurgical treatment disorders and injuries of the mammary glands.

 Qualifications M.D. or D.O. degree. Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed residency shall provide their residency procedure log and a list of completed rotations, as applicable. OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, including numbers of procedures morbidity, mortality, infection rates and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate competence and adequate volumes of experience to include 50 deliveries (including 5 cesarean sections) and 25 gynecological surgical procedures (if applicable to privileges requested) in the last 12 months. More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes. Successful completion of an Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy. Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions) Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

 Compensation Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

 Recruiter Information Lindsay Becker, Physician Recruiter

Phone: +1 (715) 8640506 or Email: lindsay.becker@sanfordhealth.org Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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