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Worcester, Massachusetts

OB/GYN Physician - Laborist - Optum, At

OB/GYNNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$292k-$555k

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Job Description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an OBGYN Physician Hospitalist to join our team in Boston, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights

  • Our Obstetrics & Gynecology physicians may work a 1.0 FTE, call, on average, no more than 24hrs/week, usually 12hr shifts unless physician would prefer otherwise.
  • Flexibility in workload, able to decrease to 0.8 FTE.
  • Collaborative teamwork with certified nurse midwives and nurse practitioners.
  • Outstanding clinical practice supports with focus on decreasing physician burnout.
  • On-site laboratory, radiologic and pharmacy services.
  • On-site or regional Fertility, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and other women’s health sub-specialty services.
  • Clinical practices located in Boston and surrounding metropolitan area.

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team–based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities — all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • BC/ BE in Obstetrics & Gynecology or able to obtain licensure
  • Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts or able to obtain licensure
  • Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
  • Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
  • Committed to providing high quality, evidence-based medicine to a diverse and growing patient population

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $291,848 - $555,132. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The OB/GYN Hospitalist will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients in a collaborative team environment. They will contribute to clinical innovations and quality improvement initiatives within the Atrius Health system.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology and hold or be able to obtain a Massachusetts medical license. Additionally, active DEA licensure and Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical innovationPatient careLabor and deliveryCollaborative care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OB/GYN Physician - Laborist - Optum, Atrius Health - Worcester, MA at UnitedHealth Group a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 859 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 1,811 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$423k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $400k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

OB/GYN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · top 10% in ob/gynranked against 859 Ob/gyn listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$292k–$555kOB/GYN median $350k (middle half $308k–$408k)202 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$400k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
OB/GYN listings in Massachusetts15 active862 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts physician listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment634 active listings, Nov 2026
OB/GYN hiring demand#7 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 308 postings, 192 closed
New OB/GYN listings281 in the last 30 days270 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index1,811 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (859 Ob/gyn listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.5
Among the best 10% of Ob/gyn listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 859 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Flexibility to decrease to 0.8 FTE
Collaborative teamwork with certified nurse midwives and nurse practitioners
Outstanding clinical practice supports with focus on decreasing physician burnout
On-site laboratory, radiologic and pharmacy services

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,122/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.