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Vail Health Hospital
Avon, Colorado

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician, Nocturnist

OB/GYNIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$460K - $490K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

Practice Exceptional Women's Health Care—Without the Traditional OB Call Burden

Colorado Mountain Medical (CMM), a physician-led, multispecialty practice proudly affiliated with Vail Health, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible OB/GYN Nocturnist to join our growing Women's Health team in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains.

This newly created role is designed to support a thriving OB/GYN practice, improve physician work-life balance, and provide exceptional care to women and families throughout our mountain communities.

As a Nocturnist, you'll focus exclusively on inpatient obstetrical and gynecologic care during overnight hours, working alongside a collaborative team of employed physicians, advanced practice providers, labor and delivery nurses, and pediatric specialists.

The program is being developed to reduce provider call burden and enhance continuity of care for patients. [

Why Join CMM?

  • Enjoy meaningful inpatient OB/GYN practice without maintaining a full outpatient panel
  • Join a well-established, collaborative Women's Health team
  • Deliver at a respected community hospital with growing birth volumes and strong patient demand

Live and work in one of the nation's premier mountain destinations with world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation

Position Highlights

  • Provide overnight labor and delivery coverage
  • Evaluate and manage obstetric triage patients
  • Perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries as clinically indicated
  • Manage OB emergencies and urgent gynecologic consultations
  • Collaborate closely with daytime OB/GYN physicians to ensure smooth patient handoffs
  • Participate in quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives
  • Support a patient-centered, team-based care model

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an accredited OB/GYN residency
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Eligible for Colorado medical licensure
  • Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

About Colorado Mountain Medical

Colorado Mountain Medical is the largest physician group in Eagle County and a proud partner of Vail Health. Our providers serve communities throughout Vail, Avon, Eagle, and Summit County, delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in one of the most desirable places to live and work in the country.

Whether you're looking for powder mornings before your shift, trail runs after work, or a close-knit medical community dedicated to elevating health across our mountain communities, you'll find it here.

Elevate Women's Health. Elevate Your Lifestyle. Join Colorado Mountain Medical.

Physician Benefits at Vail Health Include

Competitive Wages & Family Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement

Comprehensive Health Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision

Educational Programs

  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
  • Medical Staff Dues

Retirement & Supplemental Insurance

  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability

Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More

  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts

Pet Insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.

Yearly Pay

$460,000—$490,000 USD

Key Responsibilities

Provide overnight inpatient obstetrical and gynecologic care, including managing labor and delivery and performing cesarean sections. Collaborate with daytime physicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient transitions and high-quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical CollaborationEmergency ManagementInpatient Care

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$475k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $461k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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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 799 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Avon

Typical market rent
$4,375/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Vail Health Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Vail, Colorado
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Parental Leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing Programs
Childcare Reimbursement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment