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Lowell, Massachusetts

OB Hospitalist - Lowell General Hospital

OB/GYNFull-Time

Pay as listed: $263k-$303k · Lowell, Massachusetts.

Listed compensation

$263k-$303k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Tufts Medicine – Lowell General Hospital is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible OB/GYN to join our OB-Gyn Hospitalist team.

Why Join Lowell General Hospital?

Join a highly collaborative and supportive OB-Gyn Hospitalist program where you will work closely alongside another OB Hospitalist and Certified Nurse Midwives, sharing responsibilities in a team-based care model designed to promote both clinical excellence and work-life balance.

Our Lowell-based team is known for its collegial culture, strong nursing partnership, and commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. You’ll practice in an environment where collaboration is prioritized and providers are well-supported across all shifts.

Position Highlights

  • Nocturnist schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • 12 shifts per month, offering excellent flexibility
  • Shared coverage model with OB Hospitalists and CNMs, 24/7
  • 1800 Deliveries Annually – Shared between OB-Gyn Hospitalist Team & OBGYN Generalist Team
  • Dedicated support from in-house Anesthesia, Pediatrics, and ICU teams 24/7
  • Opportunity to focus on inpatient obstetrics and consultative gynecology

Your Collaborative Role

  • Provide obstetrical care on Labor & Delivery
  • Manage OBED evaluations and admissions
  • Perform gynecologic consults and urgent care
  • Consultative role with Family Medicine Attendings
  • Collaborate closely with midwives, nursing staff, and physician colleagues
  • Participate in quality initiatives and patient safety programs

Academic Opportunities

As part of Tufts Medicine, you will hold a faculty appointment with Tufts University School of Medicine (rank commensurate with experience), with opportunities to:

  • Teach and mentor OB/GYN and Family Medicine residents and medical students
  • Contribute to a strong academic and educational mission

Work, Live, and Grow

  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance and schedule flexibility
  • Highly competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package with generous employer contributions

About You

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN
  • Passion for team-based, hospital-based care
  • Interest in teaching and mentoring learners
  • Commitment to caring for a diverse patient population
  • Eligible for or licensed in Massachusetts

How to apply: Please submit CV and cover letter to Catrina Morgan, Sr. Physician Recruiter, at Catrina.Morgan@tuftsmedicine.org

Why Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network.

Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $262,811 - $303,485 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.

At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.

Key Responsibilities

The OB Hospitalist will provide obstetrical care on Labor & Delivery, manage OBED evaluations, and perform gynecologic consults. They will also collaborate with midwives and nursing staff while participating in quality initiatives and mentoring residents.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN and eligible for or licensed in Massachusetts. A passion for team-based, hospital-based care and an interest in teaching are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Labor and delivery

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$283k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $268k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 8 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 805 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lowell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,308/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Tufts Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Faculty appointment with Tufts University School of Medicine
Teaching opportunities
Work-life balance emphasis