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
- Excellent access to subspecialty care locally and across the Health System
- 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:
- 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
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