OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN Hospitalist)
Location: Merced, California
Job Type: Contingent
Company: Optigy Group
Salary: $150
Category: Physician
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OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN Hospitalist)
We are seeking a dedicated OB Hospitalist Physician, also known as an OB/GYN Hospitalist, to join our hospital-based obstetric and gynecologic care team. This full-time opportunity offers physicians the chance to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative hospital environment. As a core member of the OB Hospitalist team, you will play a critical role in supporting labor and delivery, managing high-risk obstetrical cases, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and care for all patients. This position is designed for board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN physicians who are committed to excellence in clinical practice and keen on fostering positive relationships with patients, hospital staff, and community care providers.
The OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN Hospitalist) will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care, including contraceptive services where available, direct patient care to high-risk and complex cases, and participate in daily labor and delivery board rounds. As the designated Safety Officer on Labor and Delivery, you will be responsible for advocating for patient safety and quality outcomes, regardless of admitting clinician. This position also involves supporting community physicians and midwives, providing clinical assistance and practice coverage as needed to maintain seamless patient care across the hospital setting.
This role typically involves 24-hour shifts, with some 12-hour or mixed-shift models available. Full-time clinicians usually work an average of 59 (24-hour) shifts per 28-day schedule block, ensuring consistent coverage and expertise in the labor and delivery unit. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, vision, dental, retirement plans with profit sharing and Roth options, malpractice coverage with unlimited tail coverage, and an annual CME stipend to support continued professional development. Additional support is provided for professional memberships, board certification maintenance, and licensure fees relevant to your hospitalist assignments.
To excel as an OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN Hospitalist), candidates must be board certified or actively pursuing board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, and possess or be eligible for a state medical license at the assigned site. Highly relational physicians who can build strong rapport with hospital leadership, clinical teams, nursing staff, and physicians will thrive in this role. Experience with obstetrical emergencies is highly preferred, as the position requires swift clinical decision-making and the ability to manage acute maternal and fetal situations—sometimes with remote support from maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
The hospital-based OB/GYN Hospitalist model provides a dynamic and rewarding environment where you can focus on delivering safe, high-quality care while benefiting from the support of a multidisciplinary team. Working as an OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN Hospitalist) offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in maternal and newborn outcomes while developing professionally in a supportive and progressive setting. If you are passionate about advancing obstetric and gynecologic care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position by clicking the job application button below.
OB Hospitalist Physician (OB/GYN Hospitalist) - Summary- Deliver hospital-based obstetric and gynecologic care as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Support patient safety and high-quality outcomes in labor and delivery
- Collaborate with community physicians, midwives, and hospital staff
- Participate in daily board rounds and serve as Safety Officer for Labor and Delivery
- Provide comprehensive OB/GYN care, including contraceptive services where available
- Deliver direct patient care to high-risk and complex obstetric cases
- Participate daily in labor and delivery board rounds
- Serve as Safety Officer to ensure the safest outcomes for all labor and delivery patients
- Support community physicians and midwives with clinical assistance and practice coverage
- Work 24-hour, 12-hour, or mixed-shift schedules as part of a full-time hospitalist team
- Competitive compensation structure
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k retirement plan with profit sharing and Roth option
- Malpractice insurance with unlimited tail coverage (lifetime)
- Annual CME stipend for professional development
- Support for professional memberships, certification maintenance, and licensure fees
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
- Active or eligible state medical license at the assigned site
- Strong interpersonal skills to build effective professional relationships
- Experience with obstetrical emergency care (preferred)
- Enthusiastic about delivering patient-centered OB/GYN care in a hospital setting
- Proactive in promoting safety and quality in labor and delivery
- Collaborative and supportive team player
- Experienced in managing high-risk pregnancies and emergencies
- Dedicated to professional growth and continuous learning
- Shift models allow for flexible scheduling and work-life balance
- Full-time status typically based on a commitment of 59 (24-hour) shifts per 28-day block
- Opportunities for ongoing education and career advancement
- Positive, inclusive workplace culture supporting diversity and equal opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Take the next step in your OB/GYN Hospitalist career and apply today by clicking the job application button. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and professional development.