Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

A premier OBGYN group in gorgeous San Diego, CA is seeking experienced, board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN Hospitalists (Laborists) to anchor the East County s largest hospital and a three-time U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care honoree. This is a true inpatient-only role: no clinic, no outpatient panel, no teaching requirement, and no home call when your shift ends, you hand off and go home. With roughly 2,100 deliveries a year, an on-site NICU, and Epic EMR, you ll practice full-scope hospital obstetrics with meaningful volume and the resources to manage complex cases with confidence. Full time is just 7 or more 24-hour shifts per month, built around the availability you submit, and pays roughly $420,000 to $600,000+ a year depending on how much you choose to work. It s an opportunity to help build a stronger, locally led team while living in one of the most desirable coastal regions in the country.

• True inpatient-only laborist role no clinic, outpatient panel, patient panel to build, teaching requirement, or home call when your shift ends, you hand off and go home with nothing waiting for you
• Nationally recognized maternity program Hospital named to U.S. News & World Report s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list in , 2024, and 2025 practice in a high-demand unit with a reputation patients and colleagues trust
• East County s largest hospital 562 beds, an on-site NICU, and Epic EMR the depth of resources to back you on high-risk and complex cases
• Meaningful clinical volume approximately 2,100 deliveries per year (about 6 per day) and around 12 OB triage visits daily keep your full-scope obstetric skills sharp every shift
• Full-scope hospital OB/GYN labor management, vaginal, operative vaginal, and cesarean delivery, OB triage and EMTALA exams, ED consults, and urgent inpatient GYN surgery within privileges use the full breadth of your training
• Flexible, physician-driven schedule submit your monthly availability and EA Health builds the schedule around it, with the potential to keep recurring days each month real control over your calendar and your life outside medicine
• Lean full-time commitment 7+ 24-hour shifts per month (about 39 in-house hours per week on average), 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m.; 12-hour day and night shifts count as half a shift more days off than on, every month
• Excellent Comp Package: flat, transparent rate with no wRVU targets or productivity formulas predictable pay you can calculate before the month even starts
• Exceptional earning potential approximately $420,000 - $600,000+ scale your income to your goals simply by adding shifts
• Malpractice and credentialing fully paid $1M/$3M professional liability with tail coverage, plus hospital credentialing fees significant out-of-pocket costs covered from the start
  
• Anchor a program on the rise two full-time openings on a 12-physician team, help shape a stronger, locally led laborist group with a real voice in its direction
• Option to work in Oceanside, too a brand-new labor and delivery department opening in Oceanside, with split shifts available (about one hour apart; no NICU at opening) add variety or a founding-physician role if it appeals to you
• Independent contractor (1099) agreement flat per-shift pay with the freedom to structure your own benefits and retirement; a one-time relocation payment may be considered case by case for full-time candidates moving to San Diego flexibility and financial control that suit an experienced physician
  

• Year-round sunshine a mild coastal climate that makes every day off a chance to get outside
• La Mesa / East County setting welcoming suburban neighborhoods with easy access to downtown San Diego and the coast
• Pacific beaches surfing, swimming, and sunsets along some of California s most famous coastline
• On the water boating, kayaking, and sailing on Mission Bay and San Diego Bay
• Iconic coastal communities La Jolla, Coronado, and nearby beach towns for weekend escapes close to home
• Active lifestyle hiking, running, cycling, golf, and scenic coastal trails throughout the region
• Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo world-class museums, gardens, and attractions for every age
• Arts and culture the waterfront, local arts and cultural venues, festivals, and neighborhood events
• Food and drink scene acclaimed restaurants and a renowned craft brewery culture
• Sports and entertainment San Diego Padres baseball, live music, and major concert venues
• Lifestyle variety coastal, urban, and suburban neighborhoods to fit singles, couples, and families alike
• San Diego International Airport convenient domestic and international travel
• Time to enjoy it all a 7-shift full-time schedule leaves more days to explore than days in the hospital