OB Hospitalist

UVA Health; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 328,452 - 389,017; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive benefits package

Access to teaching conferences and CME activities

Generous time off and CME policies

Job summary

UVA Health is looking for hospital-based OB/GYNs in Culpeper, Virginia, focusing on inpatient obstetric and emergent gynecologic care. This role involves 24-hour in-house coverage for Labor & Delivery and emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and patient safety. The compensation range is $328,452 - $389,017 per year, excluding potential incentives.

The position offers a robust support system, including access to subspecialty care, a collaborative environment, and a highly competitive benefits package.

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.

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team-based care

Managing high-acuity obstetric care

Education

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Eligible for Virginia medical licensure and DEA certification

Job description

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 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, and a strong commitment to helping colleagues navigate both professional and personal needs. The team includes dedicated nursing staff, medical assistants, front‑desk personnel, and a clinic administrator who collaborate across geographies to support a cohesive regional OB/GYN program.

Additional Benefits

• Highly engaged executive team invested in the community and providing high‑quality care in a community‑based setting.
• 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.

The base compensation range for this role is $328,452 - $389,017 for a 1.0 clinical FTE status. Individual compensation will be determined by fair market value and the selected candidate’s qualifications, clinical experience, specialty training, credentials, and/or education. The pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs, such as productivity, quality, non‑productivity, or other incentives that may be available for eligible positions.

We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.