OB/GYN Physician Jobs in California
OB/GYN Physician jobs in California represent one of the most active physician markets in the country, with demand concentrated in large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, community health organizations, and private practice groups at every level from early-career to attending and department chief. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Stanford Health Care maintain significant OB/GYN service lines. High-volume obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery are the most consistently sought sub-specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The OB-GYN Physician is responsible for the provision of inpatient care of Family HealthCare Network patients in the hospital settings. The promotion of the Patient Centered Health Home through consistent continuity and coordination of care is a priority.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Description of Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides examination, diagnoses, treatment and delivery of hospitalized OB-GYN patients, including but not limited to patients in Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery, Post Partum floor, Triage, and GYN consultation services.
- Manages the patients through the continuum of the hospital experience.
- Understanding of medical and surgical care to women, including pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the reproductive system.
- Orders treatment and tests and consults with specialty physicians and primary care physicians when appropriate.
- Assures continuity of care by communicating with Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) outpatient providers and support staff regarding admission, status/progress, discharge, and relevant orders and prescriptions.
- Maintain affiliation with local acute care facility and assure 24-hour on call service is provided for patients.
- Participate in medical staff quality improvement and review activities at the hospital and FHCN relevant clinical measures.
- Participates in appropriate FHCN meetings and staff education.
- Accountable to and ensure a three-month schedule is provided to the assigned Medical Director.
- Will follow relevant and appropriate FHCN policies and procedures as well as assigned Hospital policies and procedures.
- Consistently behaves with courtesy when interacting with patients/family members, support staff, and Network staff.
- Assures all billing documentation is submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
- Accountable for providing care with a high level of customer service to the patient and family.
- Accountable for patient status as measured by relevant clinical quality measures.
- Assists with preceptorship of AT Still medical students and/or residency providers, when applicable.
- Meets Network and credentialing expectations for licensure and employment.
- Responsible for adhering to the Attendance and Absenteeism Policy, recognizing that regular attendance is considered an essential function of all FHCN positions. Absenteeism is not being at work or failing to attend a paid workshop, training, or event unless the absence is protected by law.
- Ability to present to and work at any FHCN location, both at the beginning of a shift or during a shift, based on business need.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PRIMARY ATTRIBUTES
Professional & Technical Knowledge:
Effective June 1, 2026, all individuals hired into the role must:
- Possesses specific advanced knowledge and skills, including written and verbal communication skills, computational, computer, and technical skills, and mathematical knowledge, frequently acquired through one of the following:
- Completion of a Doctoral-level degree program with a recognized major and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; or
- Successful attainment and maintenance of a valid, active professional license required for the role, issued by the appropriate governing or regulatory body.
- Performance of the duties and responsibilities of the job requires the equivalent of extensive formal training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, including an understanding of the application of the theory and practices of the profession to the operations of the organization, usually in the form of a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
Technical Skills:
- Ability to create highly complex documents in Microsoft Word, including linking multiple files and embedding objects linked to other documents.
- Ability to use advanced functions of Microsoft Excel, such as to create and manage databases, including creating standardized reports, or linking multiple worksheets and workbooks.
- Ability to develop sophisticated presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, including the use of embedded objects, transitions and other elements.
Licenses & Certifications: Licensed in the state of California as an OB-GYN. Board eligibility or certification in OB-GYN may be required or desired in certain positions.
Communications Skills:
- Requires the employee to effectively communicate their professional opinions and extrapolations of information they collect and synthesize/analyze.
- Employees must determine appropriate methods of communicating information through the use of tables, graphs, charts and other visual forms.
- Duties require the preparation and execution of presentations to large groups.
Physical Demands: The physical demands here in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use repetitive hand movements to type and grasp. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk, and the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
COMPENSATION
- $278,250.36 - $445,200.58 + PLUS SIGNIFICANT ADDITIONAL ANNUAL EARNING POTENTIAL through outpatient and inpatient productivity, as applicable and quality pay, generous retention payments, shift differential pay, and extra shift pay.
- Sign-on bonus/relocation assistance, annual CME days and reimbursement also available.
- Generous health and wellness benefits and retirement packages offered.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
OB/GYN Physician Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CommonSpirit Health16

- Dignity Health12

- Sutter Health9

- Pediatrix Medical5

- Alameda Health System4

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services40
- Non-Profit & Social Services4
- Education2
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in OB/GYN physician jobs across California.
- Active California Medical Board license or eligibility to obtain one required
- Board certification or active board eligibility in Obstetrics and Gynecology required
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited OB/GYN residency program required
- Current DEA registration and California Controlled Substance Utilization Review registration required
- Active or obtainable hospital privileges at affiliated California facilities preferred
- Experience with high-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, and minimally invasive gynecologic procedures preferred
OB/GYN Physician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a ob/gyn physician in California?
To become an ob/gyn physician in California, you must complete a four-year medical degree followed by a four-year ACGME-accredited OB/GYN residency, then obtain a California Physician and Surgeon license through the Medical Board of California. You must also register with the California Department of Justice for controlled substance prescribing. Board certification through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, while not legally required, is expected by nearly all California employers.
How much do OB/GYN physicians make in California?
OB/GYN physicians in California earn a median of about $301,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $103,330 for the lowest 10% to over $401,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire ob/gyn physicians in California?
Employers hiring ob/gyn physicians in California right now include CommonSpirit Health, Dignity Health, and Sutter Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's size and density of academic medical centers, federally qualified health centers, and large integrated systems means ob/gyn openings appear consistently across both major metros and underserved rural communities throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most ob/gyn physician jobs?
The cities with the most ob/gyn physician openings in California are Santa Cruz, Carmichael, and Crescent City. Los Angeles and San Francisco anchor the market due to the concentration of major health systems, academic hospitals, and large multispecialty groups, while cities like San Diego and Sacramento draw steady demand from military medical centers, UC Health campuses, and growing suburban populations that support both private practices and community health organizations.
Are there remote ob/gyn physician jobs in California?
Yes, but they are rare. OB/GYN is a hands-on surgical and procedural specialty, and the overwhelming majority of positions require in-person patient care. About 0% of ob/gyn physician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth gynecology consultations, administrative medical director work, or utilization review rather than obstetric or surgical care.
How can I get hired as a ob/gyn physician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly out of residency to hospital-employed or large group positions that explicitly recruit new attendings, which Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and the UC Health system regularly do through formal new-physician onboarding programs. Community health centers and federally qualified health clinics in California, including those serving underserved areas, frequently prioritize new graduates willing to commit to underserved populations. Completing a California residency strengthens your candidacy because you arrive with existing relationships and in-state licensing already in progress.
Where can I find and apply to ob/gyn physician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to ob/gyn physician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find positions that match your specialty and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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