OBGYN Hospitalist
Listed compensation
$397K–$397K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Location Address
- 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344
- August 17, 2026
Department: 34009200 Hospital Services OB Hospitalist United
Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length
12 hour shift
Hours Per Week
40
Union Contract
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation
Other
Job Summary
Our Women's Health Clinical Service Line works to provide world class care, outcomes and experiences for the combined services of mothers, babies and families.
Our care services include perinatology, obstetrical care, newborn care, neonatology, fetal care, gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, urogynecology and perinatal mental health.
Our OB/GYN Hospitalist provide in-house obstetrical coverage of the labor and delivery unit, antepartum and postpartum units, and triage areas.
Key Position Details
Our OB/GYN Hospitalists provide expert, in-house obstetrical coverage across our premier Mother Baby Centers at Abbott Northwestern and United Hospital and various locations. Bring your expertise and compassion to a team that’s redefining maternal care.
Practice Details
Seven labor and delivery locations; 12,300 deliveries/year; 30 clinics; 50+ OBGYNs; 21+ OB hospitalists; 18+ Clinical Nurse Midwives, 15 Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists.
Quaternary hospital: Abbott Northwestern, Lv IV NICU; Tertiary hospitals - Mercy and United with level III NICUs, and 6 regional hospitals
Excellian, our EMR, is a software product from Epic and is considered one of the most comprehensive systems in the nation.
About Our Locations
United, Abbott and Mercy Mother Baby Centers
We’re committed to partnering with you to make sure you’re heard during your entire journey. We offer a diverse team of providers—from OBs and family practitioners to midwives—because we believe you deserves to be heard, every baby deserves the best care, and every family deserves support.
About Allina Health
A major regional health system. With a team 27,000 strong, Allina Health operates 12 hospitals, more than 60 clinics, and 100+ specialty care sites. Learn More
Commitment to communities. Allina Health has a 140-year connection to our diverse communities. We make a difference through local health initiatives, volunteerism, and revitalization efforts in the places where we operate. Learn more
Job Description
Provides in-house obstetrical coverage of the labor and delivery unit, antepartum and postpartum units, and triage area.
Provides services including but not limited to emergency cesarean sections, spontaneous vaginal or operative vaginal births, postpartum tubal ligations, and rounding on antepartum, laboring and postpartum patients.
Provides overall care management of patients without an assigned physician, and those requiring emergency obstetric care.
- Provides backup support and surgical assistance to staff Obstetricians as needed.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
- Cover GYN concerns out of the Emergency Department and basic gynecologic surgery skills are required (D&C and laparoscopy)
- Full-time status at United Hospital and opportunity to pick up at other locations.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved medical program
Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in OB/GYN
Licenses/Certifications
Active, non-restricted medical license in MN required upon hire
Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN upon hire required
Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required
Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required
National Provider Identifier Upon Hire Required
Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for credentialing and hospital privileges.
Physical Demands
Medium Work*
Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $397,152 to $397,152 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary
At Allina Health, we believe safe, compassionate care starts with supporting those who provide it. That’s why we invest in your growth and well-being — professionally and personally. When you join our team, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits designed to support your mind, body, spirit, and community.
Benefits Include
Health & Wellness – Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
- Financial Protection – Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement Savings – Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
- Professional Support – Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
- Malpractice Coverage – Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
- Student Loan Assistance – Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
- Education & Development – Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
Well-Being – Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.
Additional Perks – Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support. Contact the recruiter for eligibility & details.
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Key Responsibilities
Provides in-house obstetrical coverage for labor and delivery, antepartum, and postpartum units, including emergency surgical procedures. Manages patient care for those without an assigned physician and provides surgical assistance to staff obstetricians.
Requirements
Requires a doctoral degree in medicine (MD or DO) and completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency in OB/GYN. Must hold an active, non-restricted medical license in Minnesota and be board certified or board eligible.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OBGYN Hospitalist at Allina Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 801 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc.
OB/GYN — Physician Career Context
OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$397k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $403k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- On-site
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Living in St. Paul
Rent affordability
4% of gross payMarket rent compared with this listing’s advertised pay.
Purchasing power
$378,882/yrAt national-average prices · Before taxes
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $299k≈ 0.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,488/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 104.8
- State income tax
- Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use the advertised annual pay range’s lower bound, before taxes. Regional prices are not a personal budget.
Peer group: physician · ob/gyn · Full-time · hours not stated · Pay composition not stated. National listings with usable annual USD pay and local data, posted within 180 days of the 2026-09-22 snapshot. Rankings use lower pay bounds; higher percentiles mean more favorable comparisons. Only the same rent observation month is compared.
Ratings need at least 30 other listings, five employers and three locations; no employer may contribute over 35%. Strong: top quarter; Typical: middle half; Weaker: bottom quarter. Missing ratings mean insufficient comparable data, not a poor offer. These are offer comparisons, not city grades.