Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician, Nocturnist

Vail Health Hospital • Avon, CO

19h • $460,000 - $490,000

About The Position

Colorado Mountain Medical (CMM), a physician-led, multispecialty practice affiliated with Vail Health, is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN Nocturnist to join its Women's Health team in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. This newly created role supports a thriving OB/GYN practice, aims to improve physician work-life balance, and provides care to women and families in mountain communities.

The Nocturnist focuses exclusively on inpatient obstetrical and gynecologic care during overnight hours, working with employed physicians, advanced practice practitioners, labor and delivery nurses, and pediatric specialists. The program is being developed to reduce physician call burden and enhance continuity of patient care.

Colorado Mountain Medical is the largest physician group in Eagle County and serves communities throughout Vail, Avon, Eagle, and Summit County. The position is based at a respected community hospital with growing birth volumes and strong patient demand.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited OB/GYN residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Eligible for Colorado medical licensure.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight labor and delivery coverage.
• Evaluate and manage obstetric triage patients.
• Perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries as clinically indicated.
• Manage obstetric emergencies and urgent gynecologic consultations.
• Collaborate with daytime OB/GYN physicians to ensure smooth patient handoffs.
• Participate in quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives.
• Support a patient-centered, team-based care model.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Housing programs.
• Childcare reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition assistance.
• Existing student loan repayment.
• Annual continuing medical education funds and days.
• Medical staff dues.
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement.
• Recreation discounts.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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