OB Hospitalist needed in California

Seeking a Board certified OB/GYN Physician to serve as an Obstetrics Hospitalist in a Level II NICU setting. This locum or locum-to-perm role provides full-scope inpatient obstetrical care with no on-call duties, utilizing EPIC and working within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The position offers 24-hour shifts, steady delivery volumes, and the opportunity to provide high-quality care in a well-supported hospital system.

Schedule / Dates

• Shifts: 5–6 shifts per month

• Shift Length: 24 hours (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)

• Weekends: Required (same 24-hr format)

• Holidays: Eligible for holiday pay premium

• On-Call: None

• Avg Deliveries: 4–5 per 24-hour shift (majority vaginal; ~25% C-sections)

• Delivery experience required

Job Details & Responsibilities

• Setting: Level II NICU hospital environment

• Duties:

  • Inpatient and outpatient obstetrics

  • Rounds and clinic as needed

  • Management of approx. 13–14 patients/day across care settings

  • Labor & delivery management, including vaginal and cesarean deliveries

• EMR: EPIC

• Team Environment: Multidisciplinary, supportive hospitalist group

• Interviews: Virtual (Teams/Zoom)

• Compensation: $350–$375/hour (1099 accepted)

• Other Notes:

  • Facility does not reimburse credentialing fees

  • $25k conversion fee cap

  • Candidates with malpractice/licensing history may be considered individually

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified in OB/GYN – Required

• Active California medical license (or application in progress before start) – Required

• BLS, ACLS, DEA – Required before start

• COVID-19 vaccination – Required

• NPDB self-query – Required

• Documented delivery experience – Required (list average annual deliveries)

• Experience: 1–5 years preferred (not required)

• Not Eligible: New grads, board-eligible but not certified, or lapsed certification

• State License Requirement: California

• Certifications Required: Board Certified, BLS, ACLS, DEA