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Davis, California

Physician, Obstetrics-Gynecology Hospitalist (Davis, CA)

OB/GYNIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$429K

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC OB/GYN Hospitalist to join our dynamic team in Davis, CA.

Sutter Davis Hospital is a small community hospital serving Davis and surrounding Yolo County communities. If you’re passionate about high‑quality, team‑based obstetric and gynecologic care, this is a phenomenal opportunity is for you!

Why You’ll Love This Role

Collaborative, Supportive Structure

One physician and one Certified Nurse Midwife who function as an integrated, collaborative team delivering continuous 24/7 coverage.

Partnership with our local tertiary care facility and specialists at Sutter Sacramento hospital - Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians are available for consultation and to receive pre-term or other designated high risk maternal transfers.

  • A supportive, collegial environment where teamwork drives patient outcomes.
  • Stable, predictable scheduling with one OBGYN hospitalist on duty every shift.
  • Level I nursery capable of caring for infants born at 35 weeks gestation and above.

What You’ll Do

Labor & Delivery Leadership Management: Manage births in partnership with Certified Nurse Midwives.

OB/GYN Triage: OB/GYN physician covers all GYN ED phone calls, consults and admissions as well as any emergent GYN surgeries.

Surgical & Procedural Care: Perform GYN procedures and GYN surgeries as needed, ensuring smooth and timely inpatient care.

Qualifications

  • What We’re Looking For
  • Board-certified/eligible OB/GYN Physician
  • A team player with strong communication skills
  • A clinician who thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • 24‑hour shifts
  • Full-time equivalence: 6.5 twenty-four hour shifts = 1.0 FTE
  • COMPENSATION: 1.0 FTE = $429,000
  • Additional productivity bonus
  • $20,000 Sign on bonus
  • Relocation assistance of up to $20,000
  • Residency stipend up to $3,000 per month
  • Forgivable loan of up to $200,000
  • PSLF eligible
  • Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
  • Annual CME allowance
  • Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
  • Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento.

SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group.

Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.

Community Information

Davis is a vibrant city renowned for its high quality of life, exceptional educational opportunities, and welcoming community atmosphere. Home to the prestigious University of California, Davis, the city is an intellectual hub with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and cultural diversity.

Residents enjoy a plethora of recreational activities, including numerous parks, bike trails, and a lively downtown area filled with unique shops, restaurants, and cultural events.

Davis is also recognized for its excellent public schools and safe neighborhoods, making it an ideal place for families and professionals alike. Geographically, Davis is perfectly situated for easy access to some of California's most beloved destinations.

It is only about a 1.5-hour drive to San Francisco, allowing residents to enjoy the city's world-class dining, arts, and entertainment. Napa Valley, famous for its stunning vineyards and wineries, is just an hour away, providing an ideal spot for weekend getaways.

For those who love outdoor adventures, Lake Tahoe is a two-hour drive, offering year-round activities from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking and boating in the summer.

Davis's prime location ensures that residents can easily balance the tranquility of small-town living with the excitement of nearby urban and natural attractions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Manage births in partnership with Certified Nurse Midwives and lead Labor & Delivery operations. Handle GYN emergency department calls, consults, admissions, and perform necessary GYN surgeries and procedures.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

ObstetricsGynecologyLabor And Delivery ManagementSurgical CareCollaborative CareEpic Electronic Health Records

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 6,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $46 per wRVU — implying roughly $299k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.2
Better work-life than 20% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 699 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Davis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$745k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,529/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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 Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Productivity bonus
$20,000 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance up to $20,000
Residency stipend up to $3,000/month
Forgivable loan up to $200,000
PSLF eligible
Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
Annual CME allowance