OB Laborist

At PIH Health, we believe in blending cutting-edge medicine with compassionate care to support women throughout their most critical health moments. As our healthcare system continues to grow, we're seeking a dedicated and experienced OB Laborist to join our highly skilled inpatient Women's Care team in Los Angeles.

This is an exceptional opportunity to focus exclusively on hospital-based obstetrics, delivering meaningful, evidence-based care where it’s needed most — in the moment.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Meaningful Impact: Make a direct difference in the lives of women and families during one of life’s most important moments—childbirth.

• Focused Practice: Work exclusively in an inpatient setting, allowing you to hone your skills and provide high-quality care without the distractions of outpatient responsibilities.

• Team Environment: Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team including midwives, surgeons, and nursing staff committed to excellence.

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose between 24-hour or 12-hour shifts to support your work-life balance and personal commitments.

• Professional Growth: Engage in clinical education, quality improvement initiatives, and research projects to continue evolving your expertise.

Why You’ll Love Living in Los Angeles

Los Angeles offers an unbeatable blend of vibrant city life and natural beauty, with world-class dining, arts, and entertainment alongside year-round sunshine and easy access to beaches, hiking trails, and outdoor adventures. The city’s rich cultural diversity creates a welcoming, dynamic community where you can enjoy a variety of cuisines, festivals, and neighborhoods—all while benefiting from a convenient location with great transportation options.

Why PIH Health:

PIH Health is a nonprofit regional healthcare network with three hospitals, 100 outpatient medical offices, 7 Urgent Care Centers, and a medical foundation employing over 500 physicians and mid-level providers. PIH Health offers a comprehensive range of services, including hospice care, with an unwavering focus on patient well-being and comfort.

Our organization is home to more than 7,500 compassionate and dedicated employees. PIH Health has earned recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals, a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional care to our community.  

Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values.

EOE M/F/D/V

At PIH Health, you’re not just another staff member – you’re part of a close-knit, dedicated family committed to providing exceptional care. If you’re looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and join a team that truly values you, we’d love to have you on board!

POSITION SUMMARY

The OB Laborist is an employed physician whose job responsibilities are solely in the inpatient setting. Provides efficient, cost effective, obstetrical care using evidence based medicine and best practices. Evaluates all Women's Care patients in triage on Labor & Delivery or emergency department, admitting patients as needed. Manages, and delivers Women’s Care obstetrical patients. Assists with C-sections and other surgeries. Rounds on hospitalized, antepartum, and post-operative patients. Provides inpatient, emergency department consultations and midwife oversight/consults. May be involved in hospital safety/quality committees. Covers all Emergency Room call coverage for OB/GYN when on shift.

The OB Hospitalist/Laborist will work 24-hour shifts or 12-hour shifts. The Ob Laborist may also have other responsibilities, including educating other medical staff, establishing care protocols for labor and delivery programs and working on research projects.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in all areas of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Able to develop and communicate a plan of care for the patient.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal and conflict resolution abilities.
• Independent performer.

Required Experience

• Board Certified or Board eligible in Ob/Gyn
• Licensed physician in California
• Graduated from an accredited Medical School
• Evidence of continuing education and self-development to support license requirements.
• Current California driver’s license.
• Maintain proficiency with practice and hospital EMR systems.

PREFERRED

• Three year’s work experience outside of residency training