Obstetrics Hospitalist (MD/DO) - UNC Health Johnston
UNC Health · Smithfield, NC
Posted October 13, 2026
UNC Health Johnston (Smithfield) · 509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC, US, 27577
- Compensation: competitive salary with quality/productivity incentives and full benefits (pay offers are set by experience and internal equity)
- Location: UNC Health Johnston (Smithfield), NC
- Status: Full Time
- System: UNC Health, an integrated academic health system serving all of North Carolina
UNC Health Johnston - Smithfield, located in Smithfield, NC, has a new OB Hospitalist Program and is seeking experienced OB Hospitalist Physicians to join this exciting initiative. This is a 100% inpatient, inhouse OB Hospitalist role offering a predictable schedule, strong clinical volumes, and the opportunity to help shape a growing program within the UNC Health system.
This OB Hospitalist group will operate as a separate, dedicated team supporting labor and delivery services at Smithfield, with long‑term strategic growth planned for Johnston County.
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Position Highlights
- New OB Hospitalist program began April 1, 2026
- Employed position within UNC Health Medical Group
- Dedicated OB Hospitalist model — no outpatient clinic
- Level II NICU at UNC Health Johnston – Smithfield
- Strong, established referral base with consistent clinical volume
- Opportunity to participate in program development and growth
Position Responsibilities
- Provide 24/7 in‑house OB Hospitalist coverage
- Manage obstetric triage, labor, delivery, and postpartum care
- Perform all deliveries at the Smithfield campus
- Provide GYN care for cases presenting through the Emergency Department
- Care for:
- Unassigned patients presenting to the ED
- Patients from the UNCHMG Traditional OB/GYN group at Smithfield
Collaborate with CNMs, nursing staff, anesthesia, and hospital leadershipSupport quality initiatives, patient safety, and team‑based care Schedule
- 24/7 in‑house coverage required
- (7) 24hr shifts per month
- One OB Hospitalist in house per week
- Physicians must remain in‑house during shifts
- No outpatient or call‑back responsibilities
Candidate Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Prior OB Hospitalist experience required
- ACLS certification required
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive OB Hospitalist compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403B Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Paid time off and CME allowance
- Educational loan assistance is not offered for this position
About Smithfield, North Carolina
Smithfield offers the charm of a close‑knit community with the convenience of being just 30 minutes from Raleigh. The area features affordable housing, a relaxed lifestyle, easy commutes, and access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life while remaining close to the cultural, academic, and professional opportunities of the Research Triangle.
Employer
UNC Health
UNC Health is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina, with locations across the state. More than 56,000 teammates work together to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities it serves, from the mountains of Caldwell County to the farmland and river towns of eastern North Carolina.
The system is anchored by UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, home of UNC Hospitals, UNC Children's and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only about 40 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide. Physicians there work alongside the faculty of the UNC School of Medicine. UNC Health also includes UNC Health Rex in Raleigh, UNC Health Johnston, Wayne UNC Health Care, UNC Health Lenoir, UNC Health Nash, UNC Health Southeastern, UNC Health Caldwell and a statewide network of UNC Health Medical Group practices.
Physicians can choose academic faculty roles with teaching and research, hospital-based practice, or community-based primary and specialty care in growing towns such as Goldsboro, Smithfield, Kinston, Rocky Mount, Lumberton and Lenoir. Roles offer competitive salaries with quality and productivity incentives, full medical, dental and vision benefits, CME support, retirement plans and paid malpractice coverage, with sign-on and relocation incentives for many positions.
North Carolina offers a high quality of life, with an affordable cost of living, the thriving Research Triangle, four distinct seasons, and the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast both within reach.