UVA Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN Hospitalist to join a dedicated OB/GYN program. These roles are designed for physicians who prefer hospital-based obstetric care, predictable scheduling, and a strong emphasis on patient safety, teamwork, and work-life balance. Site locations, FTE preferences and open and welcome for discussion.

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 intentionally 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, with a strong commitment to helping colleagues navigate both professional and personal needs. Additionally, the team includes dedicated nursing staff, medical assistants, front-desk personnel, and clinic administrator, who value collaboration and mutual support and collaboration across our geographies to support a cohesive regional Ob/GYN program.

Additionally,

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

• 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:

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