OB/GYN | California Central Coast | Robotics, 1:3 Call & $430K+ Earning Potential
Job at a glance
Job description
Opportunity Highlights
- Established OB/GYN practice with immediate patient volume
- Replacement opportunity with built-in patient base
- Future leadership potential as senior physicians transition toward retirement
- Da Vinci robotic surgery platform available
- Approximately 30 deliveries per month
- Dedicated Nurse Midwife support
- Dedicated Medical Assistant for each physician
- Significant clinical autonomy and scheduling flexibility
- Manageable 1:3 call schedule
- No NICU responsibilities
- High-risk deliveries transferred to Santa Barbara
- Strong pediatric support available
- Excellent work-life balance
- California Central Coast lifestyle with lower housing costs than Santa Barbara
Clinical Practice
- Full-spectrum OB/GYN opportunity
- Preventive gynecology services
- Prenatal care
- Labor and delivery
- Postpartum care
- Gynecologic procedures
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Strong community demand for women's healthcare services
- Opportunity to develop long-term patient relationships
Team Structure
- Two established OB/GYN physicians
- One experienced Nurse Midwife
- Dedicated Medical Assistant assigned to each physician
- Strong pediatric support for newborn care
- Collaborative nursing staff
- Hospital-based specialty support
- Physician-friendly culture with minimal administrative oversight
Schedule & Call
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Three clinic days per week
- Dedicated OR day
- Flexible practice structure
- Significant physician control over schedule
- Six weeks of PTO annually
Call
- Shared 1:3 call schedule
- Midwife assists with call coverage
- Team-based approach to patient care
- High-risk obstetric cases transferred
- No NICU coverage requirements
Technology & Facilities
- Da Vinci robotic surgery platform
- Modern surgical suites
- Dedicated Women's Health program
- Comprehensive ancillary support services
- Community hospital setting with physician input and leadership involvement
Compensation
Base Compensation
- Base Salary: $375,000
- Expected Annual Earnings: $430,000+
- Nurse Midwife Supervision Stipend: $6,000 annually
Sign-On & Relocation
- $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
Benefits
Time Off & CME
- Six Weeks PTO
- $5,000 Annual CME Allowance
Additional Benefits
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
Candidate Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Eligible for California medical licensure
- Comfortable practicing in a community-based setting
- Interest in robotic surgery preferred
- Strong surgical and clinical skills
- Team-oriented approach to patient care
- Excellent communication skills
- Desire to establish long-term roots within the community
Why Lompoc?
Located in Santa Barbara County, Lompoc offers an exceptional quality of life along California's Central Coast. Physicians enjoy access to beaches, wine country, outdoor recreation, and a mild year-round climate while benefiting from housing costs that are significantly more affordable than many neighboring coastal communities.
Community Highlights
- California wine country lifestyle
- Easy access to beaches and outdoor recreation
- Family-friendly community
- Excellent schools
- More affordable housing than Santa Barbara
- Nearby communities including Solvang, Buellton, and Santa Ynez
- Mild year-round climate
- Beautiful Central Coast scenery
- Close proximity to Santa Barbara and regional airports
- Ideal balance of career growth, family life, and recreation