OB/GYN Hospitalist: In‑House Labor & Delivery Coverage

University of California - Davis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 325,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Academic appointment opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities access

Collaborative team-based practice

Continuing medical education support

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UC Davis Health in Sacramento seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Obstetrician-Gynecologist to join our team as an OB/GYN Hospitalist. The OB/GYN Hospitalist provides dedicated, in‑house obstetric and gynecologic coverage, ensuring immediate physician availability for laboring patients, obstetric emergencies, and unassigned gynecologic consultations.

This role collaborates with community OB/GYN providers, residents, and the broader care team, supports patient safety, and contributes to

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG).
• Current, unrestricted California medical license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Current DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house coverage for Labor & Delivery, triage, and obstetric/gynecologic consultations.
• Manage unassigned and walk-in obstetric patients.
• Respond to obstetric emergencies, including operative deliveries and emergent cesarean sections.
• Collaborate with community physicians to co-manage patients and ensure smooth handoffs.
• Supervise and teach residents and medical students as part of an academic medical center.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety committees, and departmental meetings.
• Maintain documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Work a structured shift schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

OB/GYN in-hospital coverage

Communication & collaboration

Teaching residents and students

Education

MD/DO degree

Board Certified/Eligible ABOG

California medical license

Job description

UC Davis Health in Sacramento seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Obstetrician-Gynecologist to join our team as an OB/GYN Hospitalist. The OB/GYN Hospitalist provides dedicated, in‑house obstetric and gynecologic coverage, ensuring immediate physician availability for laboring patients, obstetric emergencies, and unassigned gynecologic consultations.

This role collaborates with community OB/GYN providers, residents, and the broader care team, supports patient safety, and contributes to