OBGYN Hospitalist - Practice Medical Director

Requisition ID: 2026-53752

Location: US-CA-Redwood City

Specialty: Physician Leadership

Position Type: Full Time

HR Rep / Recruiter: Lori Abolafia

Overview

OB‑GYN Hospitalist Medical Director

Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA

Responsibilities

We are launching a brand‑new OB‑GYN Hospitalist program at Sequoia Hospital and are seeking an experienced OB‑GYN Hospitalist Medical Director to lead the development and long‑term success of this program. This is a rare opportunity to build a service line from the ground up while shaping clinical excellence, team culture, and operational strategy.

Why This Leadership Opportunity Stands Out

• Build & Lead a New Program - Shape workflows, establish best practices, and define the clinical vision from day one
• Influence at a Systems Level - Drive quality initiatives, provider engagement, and patient care standards
• Premier Bay Area Location - Live and work in one of California’s most desirable regions
• Balanced Schedule Model - Predictable 24‑hour, in‑house shifts supporting work‑life balance

Medical Director Role Overview

As Medical Director, you will serve as the clinical leader and architect of this new OB‑GYN Hospitalist program. You will partner closely with hospital leadership and Stanford‑affiliated specialists to ensure a high‑performing, collaborative, and patient‑centered service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the OB‑GYN hospitalist team
• Lead program development, including workflows, protocols, and team culture
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and performance metrics
• Collaborate with hospital administration, nursing leadership, and community OB/GYNs
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship of hospitalist providers
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices

Clinical Practice Highlights

• Schedule: 24‑hour, in‑house shifts
• Team Structure: 1 Medical Director + 4 OB‑GYN Hospitalists
• Scope of Practice:
  • OB and GYN triage and surgery
  • Labor & delivery management
  • Obstetric and gynecologic emergencies
  • Inpatient consults

Clinical Environment

• Hospital Deliveries: about 1,200 births annually
• Level II NICU with Medical Director support from Stanford
• Maternal‑Fetal Medicine collaboration with Stanford specialists
• Team‑based care alongside experienced community OB/GYNs and nursing staff

Life in Redwood City, CA

• Easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and coastal destinations
• Mild, sunny climate year‑round
• Vibrant downtown with dining and entertainment
• Outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and waterfront activities
• Top‑rated schools and family‑friendly communities

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical Director leadership stipend
• Potential relocation assistance and sign‑on bonus
• Strong administrative and clinical support
• A unique opportunity to build, lead, and leave a lasting impact on a new OB‑GYN hospitalist program

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Board‑certified OB‑GYN
• Active California license (or ability to obtain)
• 5 years of clinical experience preferred
• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
• Passion for building programs, mentoring providers, and driving clinical excellence
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Benefits and Compensation

Pay Range Based on Hours: Annual compensation is $312,000 - $438,000. Medical Director stipend is $25,000.

Regular full‑time is classified as team members who are consistently scheduled and work 30 hours or more on a weekly basis. Regular full‑time team members are eligible for the following:

Health Insurance: Medical and Prescription Drugs; Teladoc Health; Teladoc Second Opinion Service; Dental; Vision; Short‑Term Disability (STD); Long‑Term Disability (STD); Basic Life Insurance; Spouse Life; child life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).

Other Benefits: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Parental Leave Benefit; Sick Pay Bank; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Progyny Fertility Benefits; Group Aflac Policies; Identity Theft Protection; Employee Charitable Fund; Care.com; Continuing Education Assistance; Various Discount Programs

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Thrift & Profit‑Sharing Plan; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Team members at least 21 years old and are active full‑time or part‑time employee are eligible to participate in our 401(k) Plan at the time of hire. Team members who meet the plan’s minimum age requirement can enroll in the plan at any time, and contributions will begin as soon as administratively possible.

Team Members are eligible to begin participating in the ESPP if they have been employed by the company for two consecutive months prior to the start of each calendar quarterly offering period and are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for five consecutive months during the year.

Paid Sick Leave: Eligible full‑time team members will receive a lump‑sum grant of 40 hours or five days, whichever is more beneficial to the team member, of paid sick leave each year on January 1. A newly hired full‑time team member will receive a prorated lump‑sum grant after working for 90 days. A lumpsum grant will then be provided on January 1 in each subsequent year as long as the team member remains eligible. Unused sick leave granted under this policy does not carry over from one year to the following year.

NOTE: The Company will not pay team members for unused sick leave upon termination of employment.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.