OB Hospitalist

CommonSpirit Health • Carmichael, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Medical Group (MMG), part of Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, is hiring an OB Hospitalist to provide obstetric care in the Sacramento region. The physician will be based at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, California, which has a Level III NICU. The role is part of a growing hospitalist program and involves collaboration with a large network of specialists to deliver continuous, comprehensive, compassionate, and timely patient care, with an emphasis on patient safety, quality outcomes, and work-life balance.

The physician will cover the OB emergency department and patients in labor and delivery, provide emergency gynecological consultations, and be available to assist with surgical needs. Experience or interest in high-risk OB is required. Robotics are available but not required, and 24-hour OB backup call is available. Full-time work consists of twelve 12-hour shifts per month; shifts may be arranged as 24-hour shifts. Additional shifts and regional hospitalist or backup shifts can provide additional income.

The position offers a shareholder track, competitive compensation with bonus potential, desirable benefits, employer-provided tail insurance, and sign-on and moving bonuses for full-time applicants. Compensation is listed at $330,000–$339,000 per year, with opportunities for additional call pay.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in OB/GYN through ABMS or AOA; active board certification is required.
• Active or eligible California medical license.
• DEA certification.
• Experience or interest in high-risk obstetrics.
• Strong clinical background and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with robotics; robotics are available but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cover the OB emergency department.
• Provide care for patients in labor and delivery.
• Provide emergency gynecological consultations.
• Be available to assist with surgical needs and critical procedures.
• Collaborate with specialists as part of the hospitalist program to support continuous, high-quality patient care.
• Deliver compassionate care while supporting patient safety and quality outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential.
• Shareholder track.
• Desirable benefits.
• Employer-provided tail insurance.
• Sign-on bonus for full-time applicants.
• Moving bonus for full-time applicants.
• Additional compensation for extra shifts.
• Option for additional income through hospitalist and backup shifts at regional hospitals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree