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Alta Med
Commerce, California

Staff Physician, OB/GYN

OB/GYNNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$339k-$407k

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Job Description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.

We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.

Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Staff Physician-OBGYN provides Obstetrics and Gynecology medical care to the patients of AltaMed. The Physician delivers care and services aligned with AltaMed’s Team-Based Care Model, focused on population health, evidence-based medicine, appropriate resource use, and integrated delivery of care.

The Physician leverages AltaMed’s Team-Based Care Model to ensure all members of the clinic team are practicing at the highest scope of practice.

The Physician participates as an active, engaged member of the AltaMed Provider group, including sharing responsibilities in the care of patients, cross-coverage, peer review, provider meetings, CME, and advancing AltaMed as a provider-led organization.

The Physician is responsible for a clinic panel (empaneled against the clinic), including health outcomes, patient experience, and overall patient care (both internal and external).

The Physician reports to the Site Medical Director with strong collaboration and oversight by the head of Women’s Health and the Regional Medical Director.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements include experience and training as a physician, having completed a US-accredited medical school degree, and a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology or its equivalent.

Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California and Board certification required or Board Eligible, with the expectation to become board certified within 30 months of employment.

Previous experience with computer-based systems required; Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.

A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$339,374.24 - $407,249.09 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

  • Benefits & Career Development
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Career Advancement & Development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid CME Days
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Corporate Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Physician provides comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynecology medical care within a team-based clinic model. They are responsible for managing a patient panel, ensuring high-quality health outcomes, and actively participating in provider group activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a US-accredited medical degree and have completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. A valid, unrestricted California medical license and BLS certification are required, along with board certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician, OB/GYN at Alta Med 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 792 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$373k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $337k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top OB/GYN Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

3
<$365k
1
$400k
1
$416k
3
$455k-500k

Annual compensation range

#1

OBGYN Physician Charlottesville (Per Diem)Per Diem

Sentara Health · Charlottesville, Virginia

$373k-$494k
#2

OB/GYN Physician

Beth Israel Lahey Health · Exeter, New Hampshire

$315k-$466k
#3

Physician, Chief of General Obstetrics & Gynecology (San Francisco, CA)

$425k-$465k
#4

Physician, OB/GYN – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 792 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Commerce

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$710k≈ 2.1× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,549/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 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 Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage