<p>A 294-bed acute care facility in Stockton, California is recruiting Board Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN Hospitalists to join a newly structured two-physician, in-house model providing 24/7 labor and delivery coverage. The position is employed, obstetrics-focused, and built for genuine work-life balance — 6 to 8 twenty-four-hour shifts per month with no billing or coding responsibilities. The facility carries regional recognition for women's services and operates a Level III NICU, with immediate on-site access to neonatology, maternal-fetal medicine, and anesthesia around the clock. A $40,000 sign-on bonus is available for physicians who commit to the full-time shift model and start before May 1, 2026.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual salary range: $302,000 – $483,000</li> <li>Sign-on bonus: $40,000 (contingent on 6–8 shifts/month commitment and start date before May 1, 2026)</li> <li>Employed position — no billing, coding, or administrative overhead</li> <li>Full malpractice coverage included</li> <li>CME allowance provided</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>Wellness programs</li> <li>Teaching opportunities with family medicine and emergency medicine residents</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Two-physician in-house hospitalist model with true 24/7 coverage — no solo call</li> <li>6–8 twenty-four-hour shifts per month for full-time physicians</li> <li>Obstetrics-primary scope with minimal gynecology</li> <li>Level III NICU on site</li> <li>24/7 in-house access to neonatology, pediatric hospitalist, maternal-fetal medicine, and anesthesia</li> <li>Supervise and teach residents on labor and delivery (family medicine and emergency medicine residency programs)</li> <li>294-bed acute care facility recognized for cancer, cardiac, and women's services</li> <li>Collaborative environment with an engaged nursing team and a supportive medical director</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree required</li> <li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG or AOBOG)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited OB/GYN residency; recent graduates are welcome to apply</li> <li>Experienced OB/GYN physicians are equally encouraged</li> <li>Active California medical license or eligibility and willingness to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Stockton sits at the center of California's Central Valley, offering housing costs that are a fraction of coastal California while keeping San Francisco, Sacramento, and Lake Tahoe all within easy driving distance. The surrounding region features year-round sunshine, the renowned Lodi wine country just minutes away, and extensive outdoor recreation along the Delta waterways. For physicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets, Stockton delivers meaningful purchasing power without sacrificing access to everything the Golden State has to offer.</p>