OB/GYN Physician - Laborist
Listed compensation
$3K–$5K/shift
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 5% in ob/gyn | ranked against 849 Ob/gyn listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $650k–$1300k | OB/GYN median $345k (middle half $294k–$380k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$881k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| OB/GYN listings in California | 94 active | 862 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 308 postings, 192 closed |
| New OB/GYN listings | 306 in the last 30 days | 260 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 |
