OB Hospitalist

VHC Health; Washington; On-site; USD 250,000 - 552,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health Physicians – Arlington, Virginia is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible OB Hospitalist to join our Women's Health team. This role provides inpatient obstetrical care and supports labor and delivery in a collaborative, patient-centered environment within a nationally recognized health system.

The OB Hospitalist works with obstetricians, Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians, CNMs, nurses, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other specialists to ensure safe deliveries, manage

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility required.
• Expertise in labor management and obstetric emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous inpatient obstetrical coverage for Labor and Delivery services.
• Evaluate and manage obstetrical patients in triage and the ED.
• Manage laboring patients and support vaginal and operative deliveries.
• Perform cesarean and operative vaginal deliveries when indicated.
• Respond to obstetrical emergencies and manage obstetrical conditions.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, MFM, CNMs, nurses, anesthesia, neonatology, and staff.
• Provide consultation and support to the Women's Health team.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and readiness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and adherence to protocols.
• Address acute gynecologic emergencies within scope and escalate as needed.

Skills

Inpatient obstetric care

Labor and delivery management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia

Current DEA registration or eligibility

Job description

VHC Health Physicians - Arlington, Virginia | Full-Time

VHC Health Physicians is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible OB Hospitalist to join our growing Women's Health team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment within a nationally recognized health system committed to delivering outstanding maternal and newborn care.

The OB Hospitalist will provide comprehensive inpatient obstetrical care and serve as a key clinical resource for labor and delivery services. Working closely with community obstetricians, Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians, Certified Nurse Midwives, nursing teams, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other specialists, the OB Hospitalist will support the safe and efficient delivery of high-quality care to mothers and babies.

Why VHC Health

• Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report
• Multiple "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
• CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating
• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
• Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support
• Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services
• Located in Arlington, Virginia - consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC
• At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

Position Overview

The OB Hospitalist provides comprehensive inpatient obstetrical care, labor and delivery coverage, emergency obstetrical services, and clinical support for hospitalized obstetrical patients.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide continuous inpatient obstetrical coverage for Labor and Delivery services
• Evaluate and manage obstetrical patients presenting to Labor and Delivery triage and the Obstetrical Emergency Department
• Manage laboring patients and support safe vaginal and operative deliveries when clinically indicated
• Perform obstetrical procedures consistent with training, credentialing, and privileges, including cesarean deliveries and operative vaginal deliveries
• Respond to and manage obstetrical emergencies, including postpartum hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, fetal distress, and other urgent maternal-fetal conditions
• Collaborate with community obstetricians, Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians, Certified Nurse Midwives, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and nursing teams
• Provide consultation and support for nursing staff and other members of the Women's Health team
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and obstetrical readiness initiatives
• Support adherence to evidence-based clinical practice standards and departmental protocols
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, obstetrical safety committees, and performance improvement activities
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation
• Respond to, evaluate, stabilize, and manage acute gynecologic emergencies within the OB Hospitalist scope, including surgical intervention when indicated, such as ectopic pregnancy, early pregnancy loss, acute abnormal uterine bleeding or gynecologic hemorrhage, and other urgent gynecologic conditions, with escalation to the appropriate subspecialist for complex or subspecialty-specific management.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Current DEA registration or eligibility required
• Demonstrated expertise in labor management, obstetrical emergencies, and operative obstetrics
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and exceptional patient care

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

Compensation Range: $250,000.00 -$552,240.00

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position-whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate-is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The compensation range set forth above is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate's education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans.

The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.