Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OBGYN physician to join our OB Hospitalist Program at Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, California.
Our collaborative, team-based program provides 24/7 in-house obstetric and gynecologic care, with one physician covering at a time. This role offers the opportunity to practice hospital-based obstetrics in a highly supportive environment with strong specialty backup.
Responsibilities include:
- OB triage, patient evaluation, and management
- Delivery attendance and surgical assistance
- Emergency Cesarean deliveries (support available from trauma surgery if needed)
- Gynecologic consults and urgent/emergent surgery
- Fetal monitoring and ED coverage for OB/GYN patients
You'll work closely with local OBGYNs, MFM specialists at a nearby sister hospital, and an in-house team that includes pediatric hospitalists, trauma surgeons, anesthesiologists, adult hospitalists, intensivists, and emergency medicine physicians.
Qualifications:
- Active and unrestricted California medical license
- Current DEA license
Why Join Us:
As part of Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG), you'll be joining one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty groups in the Bay Area. We offer a collaborative work environment with robust inpatient and outpatient programs.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Employer-funded retirement plan + 401(k)
- Continuing medical education & leadership training
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Support with licensing and hospital credentialing
- Shareholder track potential
Benefits are prorated based on FTE; some may vary by employment classification.
About Eden Medical Center:
Eden Medical Center, part of the Sutter Health Network, is the regional trauma center for Southern Alameda County and delivers approximately 1,200 babies annually. Opened in 2012, Eden offers:
- 5 labor & delivery rooms, 2 triage beds, 1 L&D OR, 12 postpartum beds
- A 6-bed Level I-II NICU (34+ weeks gestation), with pediatric hospitalists at every delivery
- In-house anesthesiology coverage 24/7
- Full EMR (Epic) with remote fetal heart rate monitoring
Living in Castro Valley, CA:
Located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, Castro Valley offers the best of both worlds: a welcoming suburban community with easy access to world-class city amenities.
- Quick access to San Francisco, Oakland, and Silicon Valley via BART and CalTrain
- Diverse, family-friendly neighborhoods with excellent nearby schools
- Outdoor adventures: hiking, water sports, camping, and skiing in the Sierra Nevadas
- Local attractions include Livermore wineries, Brentwood fruit orchards, and vibrant Bay Area arts and dining scenes