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Sutter Health - Bay Area
San Francisco, California

Physician, Obstetrics/Gynecology - Hospitalist, Per-Diem Independent Contractor (San Francisco, CA)

OB/GYNPer Diem

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group has an opportunity for an OB/GYN Hospitalist to join a premier, innovative, and rapidly growing team at California Pacific Medical Center.

Our hospitalists provide full-scope obstetric care for the community, supported by a Level 3+ NICU with in-house neonatology, anesthesiology, and maternal-fetal medicine. You will partner closely with our SWBMG generalists and midwives in a collaborative, team-based model of care.

SWBMG combines the feel of a community-based private practice with the resources and stability of a large, multispecialty organization-along with exceptional work-life balance in one of the most desirable regions in the country.

Schedule & Flexibility

This is a per diem opportunity designed for physicians who value flexibility. We offer a mix of 12-hour and 24-hour shifts, with scheduling aligned to program needs and your availability.

  • Per diem coverage model with flexibility as a priority
  • 12-hour and 24-hour shifts available
  • Collaborative team support on shift (in-house neonatology, anesthesia, MFM, and midwifery)

Highlights

  • Full-scope obstetric hospitalist practice at California Pacific Medical Center
  • Level 3+ NICU with in-house neonatology support
  • In-house anesthesia, maternal-fetal medicine, and midwifery support
  • Collegial, multidisciplinary culture with strong OB/GYN colleagues
  • Access to an expansive, multi-specialty physician network
  • Opportunities for leadership and program growth

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Eligibility for California medical licensure
  • Strong clinical judgment and a collaborative, patient-centered approach

Join Us and Enjoy

This is a per diem, independent contractor hospitalist opportunity. Shift lengths (12- and 24-hour options)

Organization Details

Why Sutter Health

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician-aligned environment-large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter most to clinicians.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. SPMF provides an administrative infrastructure so physicians can focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

  • A strong, collegial physician culture
  • Deep subspecialty expertise across disciplines
  • Organizational commitment to growth, quality, and patient centered care
  • Operational and administrative support to help you focus on patient care

Community Information

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Outside of work, you'll enjoy world-class dining, arts, and culture, plus easy access to Northern California's natural beauty-from coastal trails to wine country. The region's diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of SWBMG's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Provide full-scope obstetric hospitalist care at California Pacific Medical Center in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. Partner with generalists, midwives, and specialists to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Hospitalist medicineMidwifery collaborationAnesthesiology collaborationTeam-based care

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top OB/GYN Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

3
<$350k
1
$350k
3
$400k-450k
3
$450k-500k
1
$520k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
42%
Relocation assistance
33%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 698 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

Hospitals and Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible per diem schedule
12-hour and 24-hour shifts available
Collaborative team support (in-house neonatology, anesthesia, MFM, midwifery)
Level 3+ NICU
Opportunities for leadership and program growth