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Marin County, California

OB Hospitalist Program Medical Director

OB/GYNFull-Time

Listed compensation

$330k-$360k

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Job Description

The Position

MarinHealth Medical Center is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified OB/GYN physician to serve as Medical Director of our OB Hospitalist Program. This is a unique opportunity to combine an active clinical practice with physician leadership—working alongside the hospitalist team while helping shape the quality, safety, operations, and continued development of a 24/7 OB Hospitalist Program.

Working in close partnership with hospital, nursing, quality, and medical staff leadership, the Medical Director will provide clinical and operational leadership for the hospitalist team strengthening collaboration across the broader perinatal program and community.

The Medical Director will play an integral role in the continued development and success of the OB Hospitalist Program, with responsibility for:

Providing leadership, mentorship, and support to the OB/GYN Hospitalist team, including physician performance and professional development

Providing direct patient care through regularly scheduled OB Hospitalist shifts, remaining closely connected to the team and day-to-day clinical environment

  • Ensuring consistent 24/7 hospitalist coverage and effective program operations
  • Championing clinical quality, patient safety, and patient experience across the perinatal service line
  • Partnering with nursing, quality, medical staff, and hospital leadership to develop and advance clinical standards, policies, and performance improvement initiatives
  • Leading physician orientation, training, and ongoing education in collaboration with nursing leadership
  • Supporting the recruitment, evaluation, and retention of OB/GYN Hospitalists and key program personnel
  • Serving as a liaison between hospitalist physicians, community OB/GYN practices, and hospital leadership
  • Advising on program planning, growth, resource needs, and operational priorities

Chairing the OB/GYN Hospitalist Operations Committee and representing the program on relevant hospital and medical staff committees

Collaborating with the Perinatal Director, CMO, and OB/GYN Department Chair on program development, community outreach, and broader organizational initiatives

This position is designed for a physician who values the opportunity to lead while continuing to practice clinically. By working alongside the hospitalist team, the Medical Director remains connected to the realities of patient care while helping establish clinical standards, support colleagues, and advance the program.

The role requires a highly collaborative leader who can build strong relationships across nursing, medical staff, administration, ambulatory practices, and the broader community while helping shape the continued evolution of perinatal care at MarinHealth.

The Position Requirements

We are seeking a Board-Certified OB/GYN with demonstrated leadership ability and a strong commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, and service.

The ideal candidate is a highly relational physician leader who communicates effectively, builds trust across diverse teams, and is comfortable coaching and supporting colleagues while establishing clear expectations for quality and performance. Proven leadership skills and the ability to develop productive relationships with physicians, nurses, staff, and hospital leadership are essential.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an employed position through MarinHealth Medical Group, offering a competitive base salary of $330,000–$360,000, commensurate with experience and guaranteed for the first two years, with additional productivity-based incentive compensation.

Benefits include recruitment incentives; medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) and retirement plan with employer contribution; long-term disability and life insurance; and an employee assistance program.

About MarinHealth

MarinHealth is a leading healthcare provider serving the San Francisco Bay Area, with clinics across Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties. Our mission is to deliver outstanding care by combining the latest advances in modern medicine with a personalized, patient-first approach.

Every day, our team of more than 300 physicians and advanced practice providers upholds this commitment, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of expertise and compassion.

Because the quality of care depends on the people delivering it, we are seeking exceptionally skilled and talented physicians who share our dedication to excellence and passion for improving the lives of those we serve.

Living in the North Bay

The North Bay offers an exceptional quality of life, with access to world-class outdoor recreation, vibrant communities, and diverse cultural experiences. From hiking Mount Tamalpais to exploring coastal beaches and redwood forests, opportunities to recharge are right outside your door.

With options to live in Marin, Sonoma County, or San Francisco, physicians can enjoy both the natural beauty of Northern California and the convenience of nearby metropolitan amenities. It’s an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.

MarinHealth is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will provide clinical and operational leadership for the OB Hospitalist team while maintaining an active clinical practice. They are responsible for ensuring 24/7 coverage, championing patient safety, and fostering collaboration across the perinatal service line.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board-Certified OB/GYN physicians with demonstrated leadership experience and strong communication skills. The role requires a collaborative leader capable of building relationships across nursing, medical staff, and hospital administration.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

ObstetricsGynecologyClinical operationsQuality improvementTeam managementMedical staff liaisonStrategic planningClinical standards developmentPhysician recruitmentPerformance evaluation

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

Of the 31 active OB/GYN listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 58% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

OB/GYN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$312k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
OB/GYN listings in California91 active804 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 58% no call · 32% no weekends31 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
OB/GYN pay trend−6.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Implied production pay~$299k$46/wRVU × 6,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 796 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Marin Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Greenbrae, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Recruitment incentives
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) and retirement plan with employer contribution
Long-term disability and life insurance
Employee assistance program
Productivity-based incentive compensation