OB/GYN Hospitalist – Collaborative, 24/7 Program at Watsonville Community Hospital

Salud Para La Gente (Salud) is seeking a Board-Certified OB/GYN Physician to join our OB/GYN Hospitalist team serving patients at Watsonville Community Hospital.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Salud is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care that meets the needs of the diverse communities we serve. In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team operating a 24/7 OB Hospitalist Program committed to excellent maternal and women’s health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based Obstetric and Gynecologic care for patients at Watsonville Community Hospital.
• Collaborate with Certified Nurse Midwives and Family Medicine Physicians in Labor & Delivery.
• Provide timely consultations in the Emergency Department.
• Serve as a preceptor for Family Medicine residents rotating through the department.
• Actively participate in Quality Improvement committees and hospital governance.
• Maintain continuing education and professional development to ensure licensure compliance.
• Keep all required certifications and licenses current (CA Medical License, CPR, Driver’s License).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Knowledge Of:

• Principles, practices, and procedures in obstetrics and gynecology, including culturally sensitive patient care, informed consent, and shared decision-making.

Ability To:

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with staff, clients, community agencies, and the broader medical community.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid California OB/GYN Physician’s and Surgeon’s License
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN
• Eligible for hospital admitting privileges at Watsonville Community Hospital

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $343,792.95 – $379,598.34 annually

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO): starting at 19 days per year
• Paid Holidays: 12 days per year
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• 403(b) and FSA for dependent care
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability coverage

Salud is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Salud is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Salud Human Resources Department at 831-728-8250 or at HRDept@splg.org.