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Posted 12 August, 2026

OB Hospitalist Physician - Bay Area Opportunity (Castro Valley, CA)

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Castro Valley, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Job Opportunity: OBGYN Physician

Our organization is looking for a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OBGYN physician to become a part of our OB Hospitalist Program at Eden Medical Center, located in Castro Valley, California.

This collaborative, team-oriented program provides continuous in-house obstetric and gynecologic care, with one physician on duty at any given time. This position allows you to engage in hospital-based obstetrics within a nurturing environment, supported by strong specialty resources.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct OB triage, patient assessments, and management
  • Attend deliveries and assist in surgical procedures
  • Handle emergency Cesarean sections, with trauma surgery support available if necessary
  • Provide gynecologic consultations and perform urgent/emergent surgeries
  • Monitor fetal health and cover the emergency department for OB/GYN patients

You will collaborate closely with local OBGYNs, maternal-fetal medicine specialists from a nearby sister hospital, and an in-house team that includes pediatric hospitalists, trauma surgeons, anesthesiologists, adult hospitalists, intensivists, and emergency medicine professionals.

Qualifications:
  • Possession of an active and unrestricted medical license in California
  • Current DEA license
Why Join Our Team?

By becoming a part of our organization, you will join one of the largest and most esteemed multi-specialty groups in the Bay Area. We foster a collaborative work atmosphere with strong inpatient and outpatient programs.

Benefits Include:
  • Comprehensive insurance options: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Employer-funded retirement plan along with a 401(k)
  • Opportunities for continuing medical education and leadership training
  • Professional liability insurance coverage
  • Assistance with licensing and hospital credentialing
  • Potential for shareholder track

Note: Benefits are prorated based on full-time equivalent (FTE) status; some may differ by employment classification.

About Eden Medical Center:

Eden Medical Center, part of the Sutter Health Network, serves as the regional trauma center for Southern Alameda County, delivering around 1,200 babies each year. Established in 2012, Eden features:

  • 5 labor and delivery rooms, 2 triage beds, 1 L&D operating room, and 12 postpartum beds
  • A 6-bed Level I-II NICU (for infants 34+ weeks gestation), with pediatric hospitalists present at every delivery
  • 24/7 in-house anesthesiology coverage
  • Full electronic medical records (Epic) with remote fetal heart rate monitoring
Living in Castro Valley, CA:

Castro Valley, situated in the picturesque San Francisco Bay Area, offers a perfect blend of a friendly suburban atmosphere with convenient access to urban amenities.

  • Quick transportation options to San Francisco, Oakland, and Silicon Valley via BART and CalTrain
  • Diverse, family-oriented neighborhoods with excellent local schools
  • Outdoor activities such as hiking, water sports, camping, and skiing in the Sierra Nevada
  • Local attractions include Livermore wineries, Brentwood fruit orchards, and a vibrant arts and dining scene in the Bay Area