Job Description
OPPORTUNITY PROFILE – OB/GYN # Ob/GYN OB/GYN Hospitalist Opportunity 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. 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. 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. Highly engaged executive team invested in the community and providing high-quality care in a community-based setting. 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 Excellent access to subspecialty care locally and across the Health System Generous time off and CME policies Provide in-house Labor & Delivery coverage during assigned shifts ~ Manage labor, delivery, and postpartum care for unassigned and emergent patients ~ 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 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 ~ Interest in patient safety, standardized care, and hospital-based practice ~ Open to experienced physicians and recent graduates with strong obstetric training