OB Hospitalist / Laborist Opportunities in North Carolina
UNC Health · Chapel Hill, NC
Posted October 13, 2026
UNC Medical Center (Chapel Hill) · 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, US, 27514
- Compensation: competitive salary with quality/productivity incentives and full benefits (pay offers are set by experience and internal equity)
- Location: UNC Medical Center (Chapel Hill), NC
- Status: Full Time
- System: UNC Health, an integrated academic health system serving all of North Carolina
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UNC Health – OB Hospitalist Opportunities in North Carolina
UNC Health Medical Group is recruiting full-time OB Hospitalist at UNC Rex in Raleigh and UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield. These opportunities are in North Carolina’s Triangle region, one of the most desirable locations in the United States.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision), retirement plans, malpractice insurance and more
- PSLF-eligible employer
Requirements
- MD/DO; NC license or eligible
- BC/BE in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- ACGME-accredited OBGYN residency
- ACLS certification required
Location
North Carolina’s Triangle, which includes Raleigh and Johnston County is one of the most desirable regions in NC and the United States. It is an ideal setting for both families and professionals.
- Education Hub: Top-rated public schools and universities
- Economic Powerhouse: Research Triangle Park (RTP), known for global research and innovation, attracts major tech, healthcare, and biotech companies.
- Cultural & Recreational Life: diverse dining, a vibrant arts and music scene, extensive parks and greenways, proximity to The Blue Ridge Mountains and the Carolina coast
1. Smithfield, NC: UNC Health Johnston
Position Highlights
· New OB Hospitalist program with opportunity to participate in program development
· Dedicated OB Hospitalist model — no outpatient clinic
· Level II NICU at UNC Health Johnston – Smithfield
· Strong, established referral base with consistent clinical volume
· Provide 24/7 in‑house OB Hospitalist coverage
· Manage obstetric triage, labor, delivery, and postpartum care
· Provide GYN care for cases presenting through the Emergency Department
· (7) 24hr shifts per month
· Prior OB Hospitalist experience required
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.
2. Raleigh, NC: UNC Rex
Position Highlights:
· Established group of 7 OB/GYNs, 7 CNMs, and 1 WHNP
· Shifts consist of (2) providers: 1 MD/DO and 1 CNM to support service
· Da Vinci robotics available at UNC Rex (Raleigh) Hospital
· 21 Bed Level 4 NICU by North Carolina standards, Level 3 NICU by American Academy of Pediatrics
· NICU is 27 weeks and up
· 24/7 Neonatology - Neonatologists onsite during the day and on call at night. NNP in house 24/7
· Collaborative and collegial team welcoming experienced and new providers
· Multiple accolades including recognition by US News and World Report as a Best Maternity Hospital and for our black maternal outcomes in North Carolina
About Raleigh, NC
Raleigh is a vibrant city offering a perfect blend of Southern hospitality and modern innovation. Raleigh is home to a diverse economy, driven by technology, biotech, and healthcare industries. The Research Triangle Park, featuring a $552 million Apple campus, further elevates the city's reputation as a hub for innovation.
Residents enjoy access to beautiful parks, world-class museums, and a thriving arts and music scene. Raleigh's family-friendly environment is complemented by the highly rated Wake County Public School System, ensuring excellent education opportunities for children.
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.