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Valley Medical Center
Renton, Washington

Physician Laborist

OB/GYNIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$4,452.38/shift

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Physician Laborist – OBGYN

Valley Medical Center (VMC) is actively recruiting a Physician Laborist to join our team in our collaborative network where you will have easy access to system-wide support as you work alongside a highly motivated and skilled OBGYN/Laborist team. We provide patient-centered, team-based care to a diverse population of patients.

We are proud participants in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

About the Position

  • Includes managing labor, delivery, and ED inpatient consults.
  • 1.0 FTE = 84 24-hour shifts annually; ~ 7 shifts/month. Opportunities for part-time work also available.
  • Options for flexible scheduling
  • Weekday start time 7a; weekend start time 7:30a.

Qualifications

  • BC in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Ability to obtain medical professional license in the State of WA and DEA with full prescriptive authority

valleymed.org

Located in Renton, Washington, Valley Medical Center is affiliated with the University of Washington Medicine System and is the largest not-for-profit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, serving more than 600,000 residents. In addition to the 341-bed hospital with its Level III Trauma Center, Valley operates a network of more than four dozen primary care, urgent care and specialty clinics, with most located on or near the hospital campus.

Our Distinguished Recognitions Include

  • Accredited as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)
  • American Medical Association’s 2022 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program for our efforts to improve physician well-being and combat burnout
  • The Joint Commission’s award of full accreditation triennially for meeting/exceeding national and safety performance standards
  • Inclusion on Becker's Hospital Review's list of 153 Great Community Hospitals for 2023 and 2024
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
  • Receipt of an “A” grade on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index for outstanding social responsibility

One of the most culturally diverse communities in the country, our mission to care for our community like family extends to the entire Valley “work family” who prioritize safety, respect, compassion, collaboration, equity, diversity, inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

Just 30 minutes from downtown Seattle and Bellevue, the surrounding southeast King County communities allow you to easily enjoy a wide variety of Northwest recreational opportunities, along with more affordable homes, less traffic and access to a top school district.

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COMPENSATION: $4452.38/24-hour shift [84 shifts annually] + the opportunity to pick up extra shifts

Amounts listed may include productivity, quality incentives, and/or extra shift incentives as applicable.

Valley Medical Center offers valuable healthy living benefits including group medical insurance, group dental insurance, a 403(b) Retirement Plan, life and AD&D insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, supplemental long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, carpool incentives, parking, bereavement leave, jury duty, and an employee assistance program.

Valley Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender identity or expression.

Genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Please note: We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Laborist will be responsible for managing labor, delivery, and handling emergency department inpatient consultations within a collaborative network. This role involves working alongside a skilled OBGYN/Laborist team to provide patient-centered care to a diverse population.

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Labor ManagementDelivery Management

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 Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$445k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $416k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$445k midpoint, that is roughly $18k–$31k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.1
Better work-life than 30% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 799 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Renton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$675k
Typical market rent
$2,236/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Valley Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Renton, WA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$4,452.38 per 24-hour shift
Extra shift opportunities
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Life and AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts