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How much do ob hospitalist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for ob hospitalist in the United States is $136.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120.19 and $158.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an OB Hospitalist?

An OB Hospitalist is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who works exclusively in a hospital setting, providing care to pregnant women who are admitted for labor, delivery, or obstetric emergencies. Unlike traditional OB-GYNs who manage both office and hospital patients, OB Hospitalists focus solely on inpatient care, ensuring 24/7 coverage for labor and delivery units. Their responsibilities include managing childbirth, handling complications, and responding to emergencies, which improves patient safety and outcomes. This role allows for immediate care when a patient arrives at the hospital, regardless of her primary doctor's availability.

What is the difference between Ob Hospitalist vs Obstetrician?

AspectOb HospitalistObstetrician
CredentialsMedical degree, OB/GYN residency, licensed physicianMedical degree, OB/GYN residency, licensed physician
Work EnvironmentHospital-based, on-call shifts, emergency carePrivate practice or hospital, outpatient and inpatient care
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare systemsPrivate practices, hospitals, clinics
Primary RoleProvide immediate obstetric care during hospital shiftsManage prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care

Ob Hospitalists focus on providing obstetric care exclusively within hospital settings during shifts, often handling emergencies and unplanned deliveries. Obstetricians have a broader scope, managing prenatal to postpartum care in various settings. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work environment and scope of practice.

What are some of the most common challenges faced by OB Hospitalists in their day-to-day work?

OB Hospitalists often manage a diverse range of patients and unpredictable situations, from high-risk deliveries to emergency obstetric procedures. One common challenge is balancing multiple acute cases simultaneously, especially during periods of high patient volume. Additionally, OB Hospitalists must rapidly build trust with patients they are meeting for the first time and collaborate closely with nurses, anesthesiologists, and other specialists to ensure optimal outcomes. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to make swift clinical decisions are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an OB Hospitalist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an OB Hospitalist, you need board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, extensive clinical experience in labor and delivery, and proficiency in handling obstetric emergencies. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs), fetal monitoring systems, and advanced life support certifications such as ACLS and NRP are typically required. Excellent decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills are vital for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting patients during critical moments. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care for mothers and newborns in hospital settings.
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Infographic showing various Ob Hospitalist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $283,164 per year, or $136.1 per hour.

OB Hospitalist - Director Opportunity - Lexington

Optigy Group

Lexington, KY

$106 - $139.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

"OB Hospitalist Site Director
Position Summary:
As part of the Ob Hospitalist clinical team, an Ob Hospitalist embraces delivering a quality OB Hospitalist program Value-Based culture.
OB Site Director Role:
  • Program Operations to ensure quality care is delivered
  • Building and maintaining relationships with hospital medical staff, nursing staff and administrative leadership
  • Maintaining relationships with the physician and CNM Ob Hospitalist team
  • This position reports to a Market Medical Director (MMD), Medical Director of Operations (MDO) or Vice President of Clinical Operations (VPCO)
  • Will collaborate with the MMD, MDO or VPCO to ensure the clinical team is delivering a quality program that achieves both OBHG's and the hospital's clinical and operational objectives
  • Director of Ob Hospitalists is also expected to travel to the hospital as needed to address hospital and hospitalist operational priorities
  • Train & develop new clinicians in the Value-Based culture
  • Communicate and enforce clinical policies, procedures, and expectations
  • Manage minor physician issues and escalate to the MMD, MDO or VPCO as appropriate
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership, MMD, MDO or VPCO and DOO to identify ways to increase hospital Labor and Delivery utilization
Shifts:
  • At least five (5) 24-hour (or equivalent) OB hospitalist shifts each 28-day period
Benefits:
  • Health, Life, Vision, Dental
  • 401k w/ profit share contribution & Roth option
  • Malpractice Covered with unlimited tail coverage (lifetime)
  • CME:
    • $2,000 Annual Stipend toward
    • ACOG/ACOOG membership dues
    • ABOG/AOBOG certification maintenance
    • Subscriptions, License fees for state licensure & more!
  • Clinicians are eligible for coverage with a shift commitment of 5 shifts per 28-day block
Requirements:
  • Board Certified Ob/Gyn Physician
  • Licensed to practice medicine in the state of assigned site
  • Highly relational, able to build strong rapport and positive working relationships with all stakeholders (Hospital leadership, hospitalist teams, nurses, staff physicians, and OBHG corporate staff)
  • Significant experience with obstetrical emergency care (preferred)

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