Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
At a glance
OB/GYN role posted by Southwest Physician Opportunities, a recruiter. Santa Cruz, CA · full-time · from $400,000 a year.
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Provide prenatal and postpartum care, attend labor and delivery, and deliver comprehensive gynecologic care
- Perform gynecologic procedures and surgery while supporting preventive care and long-term patient relationships
- Work with certified nurse midwives and an experienced OB/GYN team across the practice model you choose
- Take part in the shared call arrangement, with backup call listed at a 1:7 ratio
What you bring
- You are board certified or board eligible in OB/GYN
- You are a 2026 candidate
Who this fits
This role offers full-time traditional or laborist work and part-time full-scope or outpatient options. It suits physicians seeking clinical autonomy and collaborative support, with CNM colleagues and shared 1:7 backup call. The job is based in Santa Cruz, and you may live in another community. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
From the recruiter
Deliver babies in the morning. Watch the sunset over the Pacific that evening.
Join a highly respected, mission-driven women's health program in Santa Cruz, California, offering outstanding earning potential, flexible practice options, strong clinical support, and a lifestyle that's difficult to beat.
Santa Cruz California Central Coast
2026 CANDIDATES ONLY
NO VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
$375,000-$400,000+ Guaranteed Base Salary
Productivity Incentives $400K+ Earning Potential
Sign-On Bonus Up to $100,000
Relocation Assistance Up to $20,000
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
PSLF-Eligible Employer
Malpractice Insurance + Tail Coverage
401(k) + Employer Match
Generous CME Allowance
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Not every OB/GYN wants the same schedule. This group offers multiple ways to build the career you want:
Full-Time Traditional OB/GYN
Full-Time Laborist / Hospitalist
Part-Time Full-Scope OB/GYN
Part-Time Outpatient Clinic
Shared Call Only 1:7
Backup Call Panel
Experienced OB/GYN Team
Certified Nurse Midwife Support
Minimal Administrative Burden
Depending on your preferred practice model, opportunities include:
Prenatal & Postpartum Care
Labor & Delivery
Comprehensive Gynecology
Preventive Women's Health
Gynecologic Procedures & Surgery
Long-Term Patient Relationships
Collaborative OB/GYN + CNM Care
Strong Physician Autonomy
Collaborative Leadership
Experienced Clinical Support
Physician Input Valued
Administrative Burdens Minimized
Mission-Driven Women's Health
Focus on Long-Term Physician Sustainability
Few OB/GYN opportunities come with a location like Santa Cruz.
Pacific Ocean & World-Famous Beaches
Redwood Forests
Hiking & Mountain Biking
Surfing & Paddleboarding
Wineries & Outstanding Restaurants
Festivals, Farmers Markets & Live Music
Access to Monterey, Silicon Valley & San Francisco
️ Beautiful California Coastal Climate
No requirement to live in Santa Cruz County choose the community that works best for your lifestyle.
️ QUALIFICATIONSBoard Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN
2026 Candidates Being Considered
No Visa Sponsorship Available
Build the OB/GYN career you want in a place people travel across the world to visit.