<p>St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, California is recruiting an OB/GYN Hospitalist to join a newly structured, two-clinician in-house model at the largest hospital in San Joaquin County. This 294-bed Dignity Health facility is home to a nationally recognized Women and Infants Center with 24/7 neonatology, MFM, and anesthesia support — making it one of the most resource-rich OB hospitalist environments in the Central Valley. A $40,000 signing incentive is available for physicians who commit to 6–8 shifts per month and start before May 1, 2026.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$40,000 signing incentive for physicians committing to 6–8 shifts per month with a start date before May 1, 2026</li> <li>Employee status with a full benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Paid professional malpractice coverage included</li> <li>CME support provided</li> <li>Wellness programs available to all clinical staff</li> <li>No billing or coding responsibilities — clinical focus only</li> <li>Access to a national OB/GYN hospitalist network for resources and career advancement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>New two-clinician in-house model with two physicians onsite 24/7 — structured for true coverage depth and peer support</li> <li>Shift commitment of 6–8 shifts per month, offering schedule flexibility</li> <li>24/7 on-site support from neonatology, pediatric hospitalists, maternal-fetal medicine, and anesthesia</li> <li>Opportunity to supervise family medicine and emergency medicine residents in the OB Emergency Department (OBED)</li> <li>Collaborative team environment with an engaged nursing staff and an accessible, supportive medical director</li> <li>294-bed acute care facility — the largest hospital in San Joaquin County — with a dedicated Women and Infants Center</li> <li>Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on site; facility consistently rated the area's Most Preferred Hospital for women's and children's services</li> <li>Facility accolades include recognition for Maternity Care, patient safety, and consumer satisfaction</li> <li>Active residency programs in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine create a teaching-friendly environment for academically inclined physicians</li> <li>Part of the Dignity Health system with community health programming and institutional investment in population health</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Obstetrics and Gynecology</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited OB/GYN residency program</li> <li>Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full scope of obstetric emergencies and inpatient gynecologic care in a high-volume, resource-supported environment</li> <li>Interest in resident supervision and teaching is a plus, given active EM and FM residency programs on site</li> <li>New graduates and current residents are encouraged to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Stockton sits in California's Central Valley, approximately 80 miles east of San Francisco and 45 miles south of Sacramento, offering genuine access to two major metropolitan areas while maintaining a significantly lower cost of living than either. The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate, proximity to the Sierra Nevada foothills and Lake Tahoe for outdoor recreation, and a diverse, growing community with a broad range of dining, cultural, and family amenities. San Joaquin County's agricultural heritage and expanding urban core make Stockton a practical and increasingly attractive base for physicians who want California lifestyle without Bay Area costs.</p>