OB Hospitalist

About the role

UVA Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN Hospitalist to join a dedicated OB/GYN program in Northern Virginia. 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 and FTE preferences are open for discussion.

The 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

• Supportive, collegial team of physicians and advanced practice providers who value collaboration and mutual support
• Culture emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and a strong commitment to helping colleagues navigate both professional and personal needs
• Dedicated nursing staff, medical assistants, front-desk personnel, and clinic administrators who value collaboration across geographies to support a cohesive regional Ob/GYN program
• 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

Clinical 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
• 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

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

Compensation

The base compensation range for this role is $356,790 – $484,770 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.

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits package
• Generous time off and CME policies
• Access to teaching conferences, grand rounds, and other CME-related activities
• Excellent access to subspecialty care locally and across the Health System