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Most permanent OB/GYN hospitalist positions typically range from $280,000 to $400,000+ annually, depending on factors such as schedule structure, geographic location, and physician experience level.

Compensation is often higher in less desirable or harder-to-staff locations, where organizations need to offer stronger financial incentives to attract candidates. In general, market demand, shift requirements (days, nights, weekends), and regional physician shortages all play a major role in determining salary levels.

OB/GYN hospitalist positions are inpatient-only roles, meaning physicians provide care exclusively in the hospital during scheduled shifts. They do not maintain outpatient clinics or manage ongoing office-based patient panels.

During their shifts, hospitalists are responsible for:

• Labor and delivery management
• OB emergencies
• Gynecologic emergency evaluations and surgeries
• Inpatient triage and consults

Physicians are typically required to be physically present in the hospital for the duration of their shift, ensuring continuous coverage of labor and delivery units and emergency obstetric care.

In contrast, traditional OB/GYN roles combine outpatient clinic work, surgical procedures, deliveries, and hospital call coverage, requiring physicians to split their time between office-based care and inpatient responsibilities.

A typical OBGYN hospitalist schedule consists of 24-hour in-house shifts. Most full-time positions require about 7 to 8 shifts per month to qualify for a full salary and benefits.

Scheduling is often block-based or evenly distributed throughout the month, depending on the hospital. This setup provides predictable time off between shifts, but the exact rotation may vary by facility and staffing needs.

Pros:

• OBGYN hospitalists typically work about 7 to 8 shifts per month, which can support a strong work-life balance since there are no outpatient clinics or ongoing patient panel responsibilities outside of shifts.
• Compensation is often competitive with or sometimes higher than traditional OBGYN roles, particularly in hospital-based or high-acuity settings.
• Many physicians also appreciate the focused scope of practice, which centers on inpatient care, labor and delivery, and emergent gynecologic situations.

Cons:

• A key drawback is the lack of long-term continuity with patients, since care is episodic and hospital-based. This can also limit ongoing relationships with referring physicians and outpatient colleagues.
• Depending on the role, hospitalists may have fewer opportunities to perform routine elective gynecologic surgeries, which can make it harder to maintain or rebuild those skills later if desired.
• For locum tenens hospitalist positions, additional considerations include frequent travel and changing hospital environments, which may reduce stability. In contrast, permanent hospitalist roles tend to offer more consistency but may come with lower compensation compared to locum assignments.

ETS OBGYN solely recruits for permanent OBGYN Hospitalist positions with direct employment by hospitals, health systems or private practices. We do not offer locums opportunities.

• Schedule & workload: Number of shifts per month, length of shifts, and overall hours expected
• Compensation & benefits: Salary, bonus pay, malpractice coverage, health insurance, retirement, and CME support
• Clinical volume: Expected number of deliveries and emergency GYN cases per shift
• Patient population: Acuity level, demographics, and language needs
• Hospital support: Access to anesthesia, OR availability, nursing support, and subspecialty backup