What is Locum Tenens OB/GYN?

What is a Locum Tenens OB/GYN?

Addressing the OB/GYN shortage is vital, especially considering that today, 36% of US counties have little to no obstetric care facilities or providers. In Latin, "locum tenens" translates to "holding the place of," and in the medical field, it refers to physicians and advanced practitioners who temporarily fill shifts in healthcare facilities. As a locum tenens OB/GYN, laborist, or OB hospitalist, you step in at hospitals, clinics, private practices, and other facilities facing staffing gaps to ensure uninterrupted obstetrician-gynecologist care for patients and communities.

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists predicts a potential shortfall of up to 22,000 OBGYNs by 2050. Fueling the already mounting shortage, there was a 5% drop in OB/GYN match rates in 2023. This decline, coupled with an aging workforce, intensifies the challenge of maintaining adequate OB/GYN care. As the demand for OB/GYNs, laborists, and OB hospitalists remains steady, facilities can supplement these gaps in coverage with locum tenens.

The growing shortage of obstetricians and gynecologists continues to weigh heavily on the existing permanent workforce, leading to heightened workloads and an increase in burnout rates. This year, burnout among obstetricians and gynecologists remained high, with 56% citing burnout due to too many bureaucratic tasks and 47% attributing theirs to too many hours spent at work.  Opting for a career in OB/GYN locums can effectively counter burnout by granting obstetricians and gynecologists greater control over their schedules while simultaneously lightening their workload, all while ensuring patients have access to the OB/GYN care they need.

Why Work as a Locum Tenens OB/GYN?

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on communities facing OB/GYN shortages and enjoy the adventure of new locations, embracing locum tenens OB/GYN opportunities is an ideal blend of both! Whether you're inclined towards vibrant cities or serene rural areas, you can provide essential women's health services in diverse healthcare settings, all while choosing where you want to work. Moreover, Medicus takes care of all the logistical details, leaving you free to focus on patient care and immerse yourself in the new environments you'll be serving.

Alternatively, if you're seeking a balance between your career and personal commitments without sacrificing the benefits of a locum tenens career, there are also options for assignments closer to your home. Whether you're enticed by the allure of distant places or the comfort of your local neighborhood, locum tenens OB/GYN roles cater to your preferences, offering flexible opportunities aligned with your lifestyle and professional aspirations. In either scenario, you'll continue to make a positive impact on communities in need of comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care.

Starting a career as a locum tenens OB/GYN offers a distinct advantage when it comes to achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. Unlike permanent OB/GYN, OB hospitalist, and laborist jobs, locum tenens OB/GYN empowers you to take control of your schedule, working hours, and assignment durations. This level of career autonomy and adaptability enables you to coordinate your professional commitments with your personal life, effectively mitigating burnout risks and fostering a healthier work-life balance.

In addition to career autonomy, locum tenens OB/GYN physicians and advanced practitioners often enjoy lighter workloads and reduced administrative pressures due to the temporary nature of their assignments. By stepping in to bridge staffing gaps, your primary focus remains on patient care, sparing you from excessive administrative duties. As a result, locum tenens OB/GYN roles provide you with heightened flexibility and the freedom to explore other passions and interests outside of your medical practice. This approach to work-life balance can contribute significantly to your overall well-being while allowing you to continue providing essential obstetric and gynecological care to communities in need.

If you're an OB/GYN seeking an enriching career that offers both elevated earnings and the chance to address critical staffing needs, locum tenens assignments present an ideal solution. As an OB/GYN locums, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on communities while enjoying higher financial benefits than those in permanent OB/GYN jobs. This increase in pay is because of the temporary nature of the job and heightened demand for OB/GYN care.

In addition to higher rates in pay, locum tenens OB/GYNs directly address healthcare staffing shortages where specialized care is in high demand and limited supply. Whether you're drawn to bustling urban centers or tranquil rural towns, locum tenens OB/GYN opportunities can elevate your wages while ensuring communities have access to the obstetrician gynecology care they need.

Locum tenens OB/GYN opportunities offer a distinctive avenue to collaborate with a diverse array of OB/GYN physicians and advanced practitioners nationwide. Through close collaboration with fellow obstetrics and gynecological experts, you can create valuable networking connections. Working with a diverse group of OB/GYN professionals not only enriches your clinical perspectives but also establishes a robust and supportive professional network that can prove invaluable to your professional growth.

Embracing a locum tenens OB/GYN career can expand your clinical knowledge and skills beyond the scope of permanent OBGYN positions. By immersing yourself in various healthcare settings that may be different from your home base, you can help expand your expertise while gaining exposure to a wide range of patient populations. Working as an OB/GYN locum not only helps contribute to your professional growth but also empowers you to make a meaningful impact on different communities' obstetric and gynecological needs.

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Why Work as a Locum Tenens OB/GYN with Medicus?

By partnering with Medicus for your OB/GYN locums needs, you tap into the expertise of a dedicated team committed to guiding you through the dynamic OB/GYN, laborist, and OB hospitalist job market. Our comprehensive services extend beyond the conventional offerings of a locum tenens agency, providing a broader spectrum of opportunities.

Beyond conventional locum tenens assignments, we present exclusive transition projects, openings for interim leadership roles, and valuable insights into OB/GYN market trends. These distinctive opportunities empower you to utilize your skills and experiences to make a positive impact in communities requiring your expertise.

Whether you opt for a full-time commitment to OB/GYN locum work or balance it alongside your permanent OB/GYN position, Medicus empowers you to tailor your career to your preferences. Enjoy the flexibility to choose when, where, and how you want to practice. Through our collaboration, we assist you in making a meaningful impact on others' lives while granting work-life balance and financial comfort.

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Join fellow obstetricians, gynecologists, industry leaders, and partners in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the ACOG Clinical and Scientific Annual Meeting. Engage and learn about the latest in OB/GYN care and gain updates on the latest clinical practices, scientific research, and advancements in women's health!

  • Date: May 16-18, 2025
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View our current OB/GYN job openings

OB/GYN Opening in Southern CA | 24-Hour Call

  • Posted 3 days ago
  • California
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is working with an established hospital in southern California that has an opening for an OB/GYN to assist their team. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour call coverage, specific dates Patient Volume: 15 per day in clinic, 2-6 outpatient patients per day Deliveries: 0-2 per day Beds: 30

Locum OB Hospitalist Opportunity in Southern MA - 24-Hour In-House Shifts

  • Posted 3 days ago
  • Massachusetts
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a medical center in southern Massachusetts with an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide short-term locum coverage. Opportunity Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour in-house shifts, 8a-8a 700-800 deliveries per year Case Volume: 2 scheduled surgeries per day, 2...

Locum OB/GYN APP Opening in Central MA - Half-Day Shifts

  • Posted 8 days ago
  • Massachusetts
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a clinic in central Massachusetts that has an opening for a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum OB/GYN coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: 4-hour shifts, 6 shifts per week No call required Patient Volume: 20-25 per day Setting: Clinic ...

OB/GYN 24-HR Weekend Call Coverage - Southeastern GA

  • Posted 11 days ago
  • Georgia
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
An established medical center 1.5 hours from Savannah, Georgia, has an opening for an OB/GYN to provide call coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 24-hour weekend call shifts, sporadic coverage Cases: ER, L&D Daily Census: 10 patients Support: RNs, ER team, L&D staff EMR: Meditech Must be...

OB Hospitalist Opportunity 1-Hr South of Boston, MA

  • Posted 11 days ago
  • Massachusetts
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital 1-hour south of Boston, Massachusetts, with an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to assist their team. Opening Details: Schedule: 7a-7a Cases: Anti-partum, post-partum, and OB emergencies Support Staff: 1 MD on backup call, 2 Midwives during the day Must be...

OB/GYN Opening in Southwestern OK | Above Market Rates

  • Posted 16 days ago
  • Oklahoma
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • MedicusOne
Medicus is partnering with a prestigious hospital in southwestern Oklahoma with an opportunity for an OB/GYN to assist their team. Opportunity Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts Average monthly census: 25-30 deliveries Level I Nursery 49-bed facility Must be able to cover ER calls for ...

Locum OB/GYN Opportunity in Southeastern MO - 24-Hour Call Shifts

  • Posted 23 days ago
  • Missouri
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in southeastern Missouri with an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum call coverage. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 24-hour beeper call shifts 1:4 call rotation Deliveries per Year: 450 Beds: 121 Board certification required Paid travel & expenses ...

OB/GYN Opening in Fort Worth, TX - Clinic and Call

  • Posted 28 days ago
  • Texas
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital clinic in Fort Worth, Texas, with an opportunity for an OB/GYN to assist their team. Opening Details: Clinic Schedule: Monday-Friday, specific dates Call: 24-hour call shifts, 1:4 Total Deliveries Per Year: 685 EMR: Epic Must be board-certified Paid travel &...

CNM Opportunity in NYC - Flexible Schedule

  • Posted 29 days ago
  • New York
  • Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Transitions
A medical center in New York City has an opening for a Certified Nurse Midwife to assist their team. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 12 and 24-hour shifts available Inpatient only - post-partum rounding Must be comfortable with vaginal deliveries, C-sections, triage management 1,200 annual...

OB Hospitalist Opportunity in Northwestern OR - One 24-Hour Shift per Week

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Oregon
  • Physician
  • Hospitalist, Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is proud to partner with a leading hospital in northwestern Oregon that has an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 24-hour shift, once per week Call Requirement: Beeper call Annual Volume: 3,400 deliveries per year Level IIIA NICU ...

OB Hospitalist Locum Opportunity in Salem, OR

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Oregon
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a facility in Salem, Oregon, with an opportunity for a skilled OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. About the Opening: Schedule: 7a-7p or 7p-7a Deliveries Per Year: 3,400 Level IIIA Neonatal Intensive Care unit 26-bed mother-baby unit 19-bed labor & delivery unit

Locum OB Hospitalist Opportunity in Salt Lake City, UT - In-House Call

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Utah
  • Physician
  • Hospitalist, Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A leading hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, has an opportunity for a skilled OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 24-hour in-house call shifts Call Setting: In-house labor & delivery Board certification required Paid travel & lodging During your time off, you...

Locum OB/GYN Opportunity in Southeast MT - Clinic and Call Coverage

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Montana
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum clinic and call coverage at a hospital in northeast Montana. About the Opening: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts Level I Nursery Daily Census: 8-12 patients Deliveries Per Year: 80-120 C-Section Rate: 13% EMR: Meditech Support Staff: 3 Family...

Contract Assignment for Gynecologist in Southwestern OK

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Oklahoma
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a federal facility in southwestern Oklahoma with a contract assignment for a Gynecologist to assist their team. Assignment Details: Schedule: 8-hour shifts Patients per Day: 10-12 Must be board-certified Paid travel & expenses If you are interested in learning more,...
Medicus is collaborating with hospitals in Houston, Texas, with an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 12 or 24-hour shifts Multiple facility locations throughout Houston Maternal and NICU Levels II-IV Work the OBED and take unassigned...

OB/GYN Clinic and Call Locum Coverage 1-Hour From Seattle, WA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Washington
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in western Washington with an opening for an OB/GYN to assist their team. Position Highlights: Clinic Schedule: 8a-5p, 3 days/week Call Schedule: 24-hour call Level I Nursery 25-bed critical access hospital, 3 L&D beds, 4 postpartum beds Deliveries Per...

OB/GYN Locum Coverage in Southern Wisconsin

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Wisconsin
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a reputable hospital in southern Wisconsin with an opportunity for an OB/GYN to assist their team. About the Opening: Schedule: 24-hour beeper call shifts Inpatient setting NICU Level I Deliveries Per Year: 500 EMR: Epic Support Staff: L&D team, OR team, anesthesia ...

24-Hour OB Hospitalist Call Coverage in Central Missouri

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Missouri
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage at a hospital in central Missouri. About the Opening: Schedule: 24-Hour Call Daily Census: 2 107 beds Must be board-certified Paid travel & lodging If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply! WAC - 70401

Locum OB Hospitalist Call Coverage in Southern New York

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • New York
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A hospital in southern New York has an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide locum care in southern New York. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour call, including day, night, and weekend shifts 280 beds Daily Volume: 2 patients Board certification required Paid travel & lodging If you...

OB/GYN Locum Call Coverage in Central Virginia

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Virginia
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A hospital in central Virginia has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to assist their team. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour pager and hospital call shifts, Sunday-Saturday Callbacks: 2-3 on average OR Rooms: 1 in L&D, 4 rooms in OR Procedures: C-section, vaginal delivery, circumcision,...

OB/GYN Opportunity in Southern WI - Call Shifts

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Wisconsin
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in southern Wisconsin with an opening for an OB/GYN to assist their team. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 12 or 24-hour beeper call, Monday-Sunday, ~15 shifts per month Deliveries Per Month: 15 C-Sections Per Month: 5 Must be board-certified Paid travel &...

OB/GYN Contract Assignment in Northeastern Oklahoma

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Oklahoma
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in northeastern Oklahoma that has a contract assignment for an OB/GYN to assist their team. Opening Highlights: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p Coverage: Flexible to be 2-4 weeks per month, 6-12 month term assignment with option to extend On-call: 1:4...

24-Hr OB/GYN Call Coverage in Richmond, Virginia

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Virginia
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in Richmond, Virginia, with an opening for an OB/GYN to provide locum call coverage. Opportunity Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour on-site call, 6a-6a, specific dates Daily Volume: 11 Deliveries Per Day: 3-7 Support staff available EMR: eCW for outpatient,...

OB/GYN Locum in Northern Virginia - 24-Hr Call Shifts

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Virginia
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is working with a medical center in northern Virginia that has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to assist their team. Opening Details: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts Required Procedures: Vaginal delivery, cesarean delivery, circumcision, hysteroscopy, surgery for missed AB, incomplete...

OB Hospitalist Opening in Southern CA - 24 Hour Shifts

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • California
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in southern California with an opening for an OB Hospitalist to assist their team. Opportunity Overview: Schedule: 24-hour shifts No call Procedures: Circumcisions Will be needed for first assist Provides backup to midwives Board certification required ...

OB Laborist Opportunity in Central Massachusetts | 24-Hour Shifts

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Massachusetts
  • Physician
  • Laborist, Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is working with a reputable hospital in central Massachusetts with an opening for an OB Laborist to assist their team. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 6 shifts/month No call Daily Census: 12 patients Duties: OB ER, GYN ER, deliveries Level I trauma facility EMR: Epic BE/BC

OB/GYN Call Coverage in Northeast North Carolina

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in northeast North Carolina with an opening for an OB/GYN to provide locum call coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 24-hour call, 2 weekends per month Setting: Inpatient only Daily Census: 2 inpatients, 1 admission 114-bed hospital No ICU responsibilities

OB Hospitalist Opportunity in Austin, TX - Night Shifts

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Texas
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in Austin, Texas, with an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to assist their team. Opening Overview: Schedule: 12-hour night shifts Deliveries Per Month: 35 24/7 anesthesia Support Staff: MD on call Must be board-certified Paid travel & lodging If you are...

OB/GYN Opening in Central MD - 24-Hr Call Shifts

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Maryland
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A facility in central Maryland has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 24-hour shifts Annual Deliveries: ~2,400 MFM for consults 24/7 in-house anesthesia Board certification required Paid travel & expenses If you are interested, please apply to...

OB Hospitalist Opening in Los Angeles, CA - 24 Hour Shifts

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • California
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage at a medical center in Los Angeles, California. About the Opening: Schedule: 24 hour shifts Level III NICU Total Hospital Deliveries: 200 per month Procedures: Circumcisions Will provide gyn coverage In-house anesthesia ...

OB Hospitalist Locum Opening in Richmond, VA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Virginia
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in Richmond, Virginia, with an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to assist their team. Opening Overview: Schedule: 24-hour shifts Level IV NICU Total Hospital Deliveries (Monthly): 269 Procedures: Circumcisions Will provide GYN coverage 24/7 in-house...

OB-Hospitalist Opening in Connecticut - 24-Hr Shifts

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Connecticut
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage at a hospital in southwest Connecticut. Opening Overview: Schedule: 24-hour shifts Level II NICU Total Hospital Deliveries Per Month: 100 Will provide GYN coverage Occasional procedures required Provides backup to midwives...

OB Hospitalist Call Coverage 40-Minutes South of Seattle, WA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Washington
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A hospital 40 minutes south of Seattle, Washington, has an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts Level IV NICU Total Hospital Deliveries (Monthly): 240 Provide GYN coverage Will backup midwives and family practice In-house...

Locum OB Hospitalist Opening 35 Minutes From Seattle, WA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Washington
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in northwest Washington, about 35 minutes from Seattle, Washington, with an opening for an OB Hospitalist to assist their team. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 24-hour shifts Level III NICU Total Hospital Deliveries (monthly): 360 Will provide GYN coverage ...

Locum OB Hospitalist Coverage in Oregon

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Oregon
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in northwest Oregon with an opening for an OH Hospitalist to assist their team. About the Opportunity: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p Call shifts available Level I Nursery Total Hospital Deliveries (Annual): 400 Total GYN/Surgery Volume: 130 Fetal...

OB/GYN Locum Opening in Central NC - 24 Hour Call

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in central North Carolina with an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, specific dates Callback: 2-3 hours on average Level I Nursey 324 deliveries per year First call for OB/GYN patients Must...

OB Hospitalist Opening in Eastern PA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Pennsylvania
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in eastern Pennsylvania with an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to assist their team. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour shifts Level III NICU Total Hospital Deliveries (Yearly): 2,000 Support Staff: OB/GYN ED Call, Hospitalist, CNM Must be...