Hospitalist Obstetrician/Gynecologist

UVA Community Health; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive benefits package

Access to teaching conferences, grand rounds, and other CME activities

Generous time off and CME policies

Job summary

A community health organization in Virginia seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN Hospitalist to join their dedicated OB/GYN program. This role emphasizes hospital-based obstetric care with predictable scheduling, teamwork, and patient safety. Responsibilities include in-house Labor & Delivery coverage, managing labor and postpartum care, and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate values collaboration and is committed to improving patient outcomes. Competitive salary, benefits, and support are offered.

Qualifications

• Comfortable managing high-acuity obstetric care and emergencies.
• Interest in patient safety, standardized care, and hospital-based practice.
• Open to experienced physicians and recent graduates with strong obstetric training.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to team-based care.
• Interest in patient safety and standardized hospital-based practice.
• Open to experienced physicians and recent graduates with strong obstetric training.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house Labor & Delivery coverage during assigned shifts.
• Manage labor, delivery, and postpartum care for unassigned and emergent patients.
• Perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
• Respond to obstetric emergencies and rapid response events.
• Provide emergency gynecologic consultations and procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with outpatient OB/GYNs for smooth handoffs and continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and standardized obstetric protocols.
• Shift-based model – open to dialogue around hybrid inpatient/outpatient responsibilities, if desired.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team-based care

High-acuity obstetric care

Labor & Delivery

OB/GYN hospitalist

Education

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Eligible for Virginia medical licensure and DEA certification

Job description

OB/GYN Hospitalist Opportunity

UVA Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN Hospitalist to join a dedicated OB/GYN program. These roles are designed for physicians who prefer hospital-based obstetric care, predictable scheduling, and a strong emphasis on patient safety, teamwork, and work‑life balance.

Site locations, FTE preferences and open and welcome for discussion.

Opportunity Overview

These positions are hospital-based OB/GYN roles focused exclusively on inpatient obstetric and emergent gynecologic care. The laborist provides 24‑hour in‑house coverage for Labor & Delivery, supporting unassigned patients, emergency department consults, and inpatient obstetric needs. The model is intentionally structured to improve patient outcomes, support nursing and multidisciplinary teams, and reduce call burden for community‑based OB/GYN physicians.

Practice & Team Environment

The OB/GYN will join a supportive, collegial team of physicians and advanced practice providers who value collaboration and mutual support. The practice culture emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, with a strong commitment to helping colleagues navigate both professional and personal needs. The team also includes dedicated nursing staff, medical assistants, front‑desk personnel, and clinic administrators, fostering collaboration across our geographies to support a cohesive regional OB/GYN program.

• Highly engaged executive team invested in the community and providing high‑quality care in a community‑based setting.
• There is a culture of “Yes,” with a strong commitment to partnering with providers to establish the optimal patient‑provider experience.
• Experienced clinical and administrative support teams.
• Community‑based organization committed to serving with a growing medical group and strong backing of an academic medical center.
• Highly competitive benefits package.
• Competitive salary and incentives.
• Access to teaching conferences, grand rounds, and other CME related activities.
• Excellent access to subspecialty care locally and across the Health System.
• Generous time off and CME policies.

Clinical Responsibilities & Coverage Model

• Provide in‑house Labor & Delivery coverage during assigned shifts.
• Manage labor, delivery, and postpartum care for unassigned and emergent patients.
• Perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
• Respond to obstetric emergencies and rapid response events.
• Provide emergency gynecologic consultations and procedures as needed.
• Collaborate closely with outpatient OB/GYNs to ensure smooth handoffs and continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and standardized obstetric protocols.
• Shift‑based model – open to dialogue around hybrid inpatient/outpatient responsibilities, if desired.

Hospital‑Based Resources

• 24‑hour in‑house anesthesia.
• Level III NICU with strong neonatal and maternal support.
• DaVinci robotic surgical system.
• Advanced critical care and interventional radiology support.
• Robust Maternal‑Fetal Medicine (MFM) collaboration, including ultrasound interpretation and high‑risk consult availability.

Candidate Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Eligible for Virginia medical licensure and DEA certification.
• Comfortable managing high‑acuity obstetric care and emergencies.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to team‑based care.
• Interest in patient safety, standardized care, and hospital-based practice.
• Open to experienced physicians and recent graduates with strong obstetric training.