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Modesto, California

OB/GYN Physician - Laborist

OB/GYNFull-Time

Listed compensation

$3K–$5K/shift

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Why Join Us

Doctors Medical Center has served the Central Valley as a cornerstone of quality care since 1962, and our women's health team reflects that same commitment to excellence.

As a Laborist, you'll work within a collaborative, physician-led environment where inpatient obstetric care is the sole focus — no distractions, just meaningful clinical work.

With a Level 3 NICU on site and a supportive team of OB/GYN physicians, nurses, and staff, you'll have the resources you need to deliver exceptional outcomes. This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, well-respected Tenet Health system hospital in one of California's most dynamic and affordable regions.

Position Highlights

  • OB/GYN Laborist role focused exclusively on inpatient obstetric care
  • Responsibilities include deliveries, obstetric triage, and emergent gynecologic cases
  • Employed position with Tenet Health at Doctors Medical Center — a 465-bed, multi-specialty facility
  • Work alongside a skilled team of OB/GYN physicians, nurses, and dedicated support staff
  • Level 3 NICU with laborist on site
  • Predictable schedule with shift-based structure

What We Offer

  • Competitive per-shift compensation ($2,500–$5,000)
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Eligible for California medical licensure

Why Modesto

Modesto offers the rare combination of small-town warmth and genuine accessibility — situated within 95 miles of San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, and Yosemite, you're never far from a world-class destination.

The cost of living is refreshingly affordable, with housing prices well below California's coastal markets, highly regarded public schools, and an abundance of parks and outdoor recreation at your doorstep.

Downtown Modesto has come into its own with a vibrant mix of restaurants, coffee shops, art studios, and live music that reflects the community's growth and energy. If you're looking for a place where your career and your quality of life can both thrive, Modesto delivers on both counts.

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity.

DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care.

Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Laborist focuses exclusively on inpatient obstetric care, including managing deliveries and obstetric triage. Responsibilities also extend to handling emergent gynecologic cases within a collaborative, physician-led environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Eligibility for California medical licensure is also required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical CarePatient Outcomes

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OB/GYN Physician - Laborist at Tenet Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 849 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc.

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$975k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $881k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

OB/GYN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 5% in ob/gynranked against 849 Ob/gyn listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$650k–$1300kOB/GYN median $345k (middle half $294k–$380k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$881k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
OB/GYN listings in California94 active862 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 29% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
OB/GYN hiring demand#7 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 308 postings, 192 closed
New OB/GYN listings306 in the last 30 days260 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
OB/GYN pay trend−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (849 Ob/gyn listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Ob/gyn listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 849 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tenet Healthcare

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Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Matching
Deferred Compensation Program
Relocation Assistance

Living in Modesto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$2,022/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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