Position Title: Hospitalist - Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

Location: Salinas Valley Health Medical Center, Salinas, California

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Introduction:

Join Pediatrix Medical Group as a dedicated OB-GYN Hospitalist at Salinas Valley Health Medical Center, a distinguished facility recognized for excellence in maternity care situated in the scenic Central Coast of California. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide comprehensive in-house obstetric services in a thriving community setting, supporting high-quality maternal and fetal healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide round-the-clock, in-hospital OB-GYN coverage, ensuring continuous patient care and safety.
• Manage labor and delivery processes for a low-volume obstetric population, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Handle obstetrical triage and emergency situations with prompt, evidence-based decision-making.
• Conduct comprehensive obstetric patient assessments, including evaluations during labor, antepartum, and postpartum periods.
• Assist with obstetrical surgical procedures, including cesarean sections and other necessary interventions.
• Monitor fetal health through advanced fetal monitoring techniques, collaborating closely with Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists.
• Support patients cared for in the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), operated in partnership with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.
• Collaborate routinely with pediatric subspecialists and MFM teams to coordinate comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care.
• Uphold the highest standards of evidence-based practice, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes and safety.

Qualifications:

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Valid medical license to practice in California.
• Residency or prior experience in obstetric hospitalist medicine.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care.

Candidate Requirements:

• Residency within the immediate local area is preferred; relocation may be required.
• Applicants must have current board certification or eligibility.
• This role is open exclusively to experienced providers; new graduates are not specifically considered.
• Not accepting locum tenens or visa candidates.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual Base Salary: $372,300 (equivalent to $170/hour)
• CME Allowance: $4,500 annually
• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Additional Benefits:
  • Teledoc telemedicine services
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Profit Sharing
  • Company-paid Life Insurance with potential for supplemental plans
  • Critical Illness, Hospital, and Accident Insurance
  • Eight weeks of paid parental leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Extensive Employee Perks Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Development Opportunities:

• Work within a renowned healthcare system supporting high-acuity obstetric and neonatal services.
• Potential for professional growth through collaboration with leading specialists and participation in multidisciplinary initiatives.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional and personal well-being.

This opportunity offers a rewarding career in a vibrant community with excellent professional support and resources. We invite qualified OB-GYN physicians seeking a permanent position to apply and join our dedicated team at Salinas Valley Health.