Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB/GYN)

Colwyn Group; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

VISA sponsorship (including J-1)

NHSC loan repayment eligible

Professional liability tail coverage

Job summary

Colwyn Group in Central Valley, CA is seeking Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN physicians to join a multi-site women’s health department. This full-time opportunity offers a turnkey practice with an immediate patient panel and hospital referrals.

Base compensation ranges from $500,000 to $650,000+ per year, with potential to exceed $700,000+ through leadership roles, volume, and bonuses. Visa sponsorship is available, including J-1 waivers, with NHSC loan repayment options.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board-Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, or Board-Eligible on pathway to certification.
• Unrestricted California medical license or eligible for expedited licensure.

Responsibilities

• Full-Scope OB/GYN including prenatal care, labor and delivery, C-sections, gynecologic surgery, and outpatient care.
• Collaborative care with CNMs and APPs to optimize patient care and throughput.
• Participation in teaching and curriculum leadership for a planned residency program.

Skills

Board-Certified/Board-Eligible OB/GYN

Spanish language proficiency (pref.)

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Position: Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB/GYN)

Location: Central Valley, CA (Tulare & Fresno County service areas)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Part-time and hybrid arrangements negotiable for experienced candidates)

Tax Classification: W-2 Employee or 1099 Independent Contractor (via professional corporation)

Base Compensation: $500,000 – $650,000+ annually (scales to $700,000+ for subspecialty expertise, clinical leadership, or established patient volume)

Visa Sponsorship: Available (including J-1 Conrad 30 waivers)

Loan Repayment: HPSA-Designated Facility (NHSC & California State Loan Repayment eligible)

Practice Overview A mission-driven, multi-site healthcare organization in California’s Central Valley is seeking Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN physicians to join an established, expanding Women’s Health Department.

Operating a network of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) alongside private and commercial PPO clinics, the organization delivers comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, dental, and women's health services to rural, agricultural, and medically underserved populations.

Opportunity Highlights Turnkey Practice: Immediate succession opportunity to take over an existing patient panel, established clinical workflows, and active hospital referrals from a transitioning physician.

Departmental Growth: Strategic expansion plan to onboard 2 to 4 full-time OB/GYNs over the next 18–24 months, supported by Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

Academic & Teaching Potential: Opportunity to participate in clinical teaching and curriculum leadership for a planned ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency program (women's health core rotation).

Balanced Payer Mix: Blended practice model serving both safety-net RHC populations and private/commercial payer panels.

Clinical Scope & Practice Model The practice accommodates varied clinical focus areas based on candidate training:

Full-Scope OB/GYN: Comprehensive prenatal care, labor and delivery, cesarean sections, gynecologic surgery, and full outpatient clinical care.

Outpatient-Focused Track: Low-risk prenatal care, routine gynecologic exams, colposcopy, and office-based procedures, with inpatient delivery and surgical coverage shared or referred.

Subspecialty / Advanced Clinical Interests: Support for areas of concentration including Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS), Urogynecology, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM).

Midwifery & Team Coverage: Integrated CNM support handles labor triage, low-risk deliveries, and outpatient visits to optimize physician surgical and high-risk case time.

Call Structure: Collaborative call schedule with community medical groups engineered to provide protected post-call recovery periods and eliminate solo call burdens.

Inpatient Facilities: Regional hospital affiliations provide access to modern L&D suites, Level II/III nurseries, and surgical operating suites (subject to standard credentialing).

Schedule: Standard 4- to 5-day workweek with flexible schedule design.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits Base Salary: $500,000 – $650,000+ guarantee, with total earning potential exceeding $700,000+ via surgical volume, leadership stipends, and call pay.

Federal & State Loan Repayment:

• Incentives: Performance and productivity bonuses, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and internal referral incentives.
• NHSC Loan Repayment Program: Up to $50,000 for an initial 2-year service commitment, with extension options.
• Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps (California): Up to $105,000 for a 3-year service commitment.
• NHSC Students to Service: Eligible for qualifying early-career applicants.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with employer matching, plus defined-benefit Cash Balance Plan eligibility.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Malpractice Insurance: Professional liability coverage provided (tail coverage negotiable).
• CME Allowance: Dedicated annual financial allowance plus paid continuing education leave.

Candidate Qualifications

Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.

Board Status: Board-Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, or Board-Eligible on an active path to certification.

Licensure: Unrestricted Medical License from the Medical Board of California (or eligible for expedited licensure) and active DEA registration.

Mission Alignment: Commitment to treating rural, agricultural, and underserved patient populations within a values-driven community healthcare environment.

Language Proficiency: Spanish language skills are strongly preferred given community demographics (~60% Spanish-speaking), but not mandatory.

Immigration: Open to international medical graduates requiring visa support (H-1B, J-1 Conrad 30 waiver pathways).