OBGYN Hospitalist - Practice Medical Director

About the role

We are launching a brand-new OB-GYN Hospitalist program at Sequoia Hospital and are seeking an experienced OB-GYN Hospitalist Medical Director to lead the development and long-term success of this program. This is a rare opportunity to build a service line from the ground up while shaping clinical excellence, team culture, and operational strategy.

• Build & Lead a New Program — Shape workflows, establish best practices, and define the clinical vision from day one
• Influence at a Systems Level — Drive quality initiatives, provider engagement, and patient care standards
• Premier Bay Area Location — Live and work in one of California's most desirable regions
• Balanced Schedule Model — Predictable 24-hour, in-house shifts supporting work-life balance

As Medical Director, you will serve as the clinical leader and architect of this new OB-GYN Hospitalist program. You will partner closely with hospital leadership and Stanford-affiliated specialists to ensure a high-performing, collaborative, and patient-centered service.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the OB-GYN hospitalist team
• Lead program development, including workflows, protocols, and team culture
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and performance metrics
• Collaborate with hospital administration, nursing leadership, and community OB/GYNs
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship of hospitalist providers
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices

Schedule

24-hour, in-house shifts. Team structure: 1 Medical Director + 4 OB-GYN Hospitalists.

Clinical environment

• Scope of practice: OB and GYN triage and surgery; labor & delivery management; obstetric and gynecologic emergencies; inpatient consults
• Hospital deliveries: about 1,000 births annually
• 24-hour in-house anesthesia
• Interventional radiology
• Level II NICU with Medical Director support from Stanford
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine collaboration with Stanford specialists
• Team-based care alongside experienced community OB/GYNs and nursing staff

Location

Located in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, Redwood City offers an exceptional lifestyle: easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and coastal destinations; mild, sunny climate year-round; vibrant downtown with dining and entertainment; outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and waterfront activities; top-rated schools and family-friendly communities.

Qualifications

• Board-certified OB-GYN
• Active California license (or ability to obtain)
• 5 years of clinical experience preferred
• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
• Passion for building programs, mentoring providers, and driving clinical excellence
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Pay

Annual compensation is $312,000 – $438,000 based on hours. Medical Director stipend is $25,000. Regular full-time is classified as team members who are consistently scheduled and work 30 hours or more on a weekly basis.

Benefits

• $100K Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive compensation package
• Medical Director leadership stipend
• Potential relocation assistance
• Strong administrative and clinical support
• Health Insurance: Medical and Prescription Drugs; Teladoc Health; Teladoc Second Opinion Service; Dental; Vision; Short-Term Disability (STD); Long-Term Disability (LTD); Basic Life Insurance; Spouse Life; Child Life; Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Other Benefits: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Parental Leave Benefit; Sick Pay Bank; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Progyny Fertility Benefits; Group Aflac Policies; Identity Theft Protection; Employee Charitable Fund; Care.com; Continuing Education Assistance; Various Discount Programs
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Thrift & Profit-Sharing Plan; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) — eligible at 21+ years old, active full-time or part-time; ESPP participation after two consecutive months employed and scheduled 20+ hours/week for five consecutive months during the year
• Paid Sick Leave: Eligible full-time team members receive a lump-sum grant of 40 hours or five days (whichever is more beneficial) each year on January 1. New hires receive a prorated grant after 90 days. Unused sick leave does not carry over and is not paid out upon termination.