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.

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.

Here Are a Few Reasons Why You Should Work as a Locum Tenens OB/GYN with Medicus:

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Save the Date for the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting!

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Join fellow obstetricians, gynecologists, industry leaders, and partners in San Francisco, CA, 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 17-19, 2024
  • Location: Moscone Center 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA
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We invite you to learn more about the ACOG 2024 Annual Meeting here.

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View our current OB/GYN job openings

OB Hospitalist Opening in Fort Worth, TX | 24-Hr Shifts

  • Posted today
  • Texas
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
An established hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, has an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to assist their team. Opening Overview: Schedule: 24-hour shifts Level II NICU Daily Census: 8-10 Hospital Deliveries (Annual): 1,920 In-house anesthesia EMR: Epic Must be board-certified Paid travel & lodging

OB/GYN Clinic and Call Coverage in Central MA

  • Posted 1 day ago
  • Massachusetts
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a facility in central Massachusetts with an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: 8a-5p clinic shifts, 8p-5a in-house call shifts Daily Volume: 10 patients General bread & butter OB cases EMR: Epic BE/BC Paid travel & lodging

OB Laborist Opportunity in Central Massachusetts | 24-Hour Shifts

  • Posted 1 day 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 24-Hr Call Coverage in Central Vermont

  • Posted 1 day ago
  • Vermont
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has an opening for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage at a medical center in central Vermont. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 24-hour call Daily Volume: 16 patients Deliveries Per Month: 20-30 Procedures: Vaginal delivery, cesarean, laparoscopy, hysterectomy, D&C EMR: Epic Support...

OB/GYN Locum Coverage in Southwest NY - Clinic and Call

  • Posted 2 days ago
  • New York
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A facility in southwest New York has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Overview: Schedule: 8-hour clinic shifts, 8a-4p, or 24-hour in-house call, 8a-8a Daily Census: 0-5 admissions, 1 consult, 18 outpatients Will see high-risk patients EMR: Epic Support staff...

OB Hospitalist Clinic and Call Coverage in Coastal Rhode Island

  • Posted 4 days ago
  • Rhode Island
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is working with a hospital in coastal Rhode Island with an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: 24-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, in clinic and on-call after-hours Level I NICU Daily Volume: 20 Total Hospital Deliveries (Annual): 456 ...

OB/GYN APP Opportunity in Coastal North Carolina

  • Posted 11 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Transitions
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in coastal North Carolina with an opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum OB/GYN coverage. About the Opening: Scheduled: 8a-5p, Monday-Friday No call shifts Setting: Clinical 2-3 paps per hour EMR: Epic Support Staff: MDs ...

OB Hospitalist Coverage in NJ - 40-Minutes From NYC

  • Posted 16 days ago
  • New Jersey
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in northern New Jersey, 40 minutes from New York City, with an opening for an OB Hospitalist to assist their team. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 12 or 24-hour shifts Level II NICU Hospital Deliveries (Monthly): 125 Procedures: Circumcisions Support: MFM...

Laborist Locum Coverage in Boston, Massachusetts

  • Posted 16 days ago
  • Massachusetts
  • Physician
  • Laborist, Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
An established hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, has an opportunity for a Laborist to assist their team. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 11 or 13-hour shifts Deliveries Per Year: 5000 Support Staff: 2 MDs and residents EMR: Epic Board certification required Paid travel If you are interested,...

24-Hour OB/GYN Call in Coastal North Carolina

  • Posted 16 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A hospital in coastal North Carolina has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Overview: Schedule: 24-hour call Setting: Inpatient clinical care Procedures: Vaginal and cesarean deliveries 25-bed hospital No ICU responsibilities Will not respond to codes EMR: Epic ...

OB/GYN Call Coverage in Northeast North Carolina

  • Posted 16 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/GYN 24-Hour Call Coverage in Eastern North Carolina

  • Posted 17 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A hospital in eastern North Carolina has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to assist their team. About the Opening: Schedule: 24-hour off-site call, 6a-6a Level I Nursery & Level I Maternity Center Daily Census: 3 patients, 1 admission Annual Deliveries: 275 Case Types: Emergency and routine OB/GYN...

OB/GYN Locum Coverage in Eastern PA - Clinic and Call

  • Posted 18 days ago
  • Pennsylvania
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage at a hospital in eastern Pennsylvania. Opening Details: Schedule: 24-hour call, in-house 8a-4:30p Setting: Inpatient and outpatient Daily Census: ~24 Procedures: L&D, surgical cases, IUD, Nexplanon, colposcopy, endo biopsy Support...

OB/GYN Locum Opening in West Virginia

  • Posted 23 days ago
  • West Virginia
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a facility in northeast West Virginia with an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: 8a-4:30p, Monday-Friday Setting: Outpatient Daily Census: 20 Patient Population: 13+ EMR: Epic Support Staff: 3MDs, 4 APPs IMLC is accepted ...

OB/GYN Opening in New York City - 12 or 24 Hr Shifts

  • Posted 29 days ago
  • New York
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
An established hospital in New York City has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. About the Opening: Schedule: 12 or 24-hour shifts No call Annual Visits: 10k Will not be doing Gyn surgeries EMR: Epic Support Staff: Residents and APPs Must be board-certified Paid travel &...

OB/GYN 24-Hour Call Coverage in North Carolina

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A medical center in central North Carolina has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opening Overview: Schedule: 24-hour off-site call, 8a-8a, specific dates Average Callback: 2-3 hours Level 1 nursery Deliveries Per Year: ~340 EMR: Meditech Must be board-certified Paid travel &...

Locum OB/GYN Opening 20-Mins from Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Utah
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A medical center 20 minutes from Salt Lake City, Utah, has an opening for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts General OB/GYN procedures & job duties EMR: Epic Support Staff: MA Board certification required Paid travel & expenses If you are...

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...

Locum OB/GYN Coverage in Central New York

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • New York
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is working with an established client in central New York with an opening for an OB/GYN to assist their team. About the Opening: Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 8a-5p and Friday from 8a-12p Offsite call Annual Deliveries: 600 Must be board-certified Paid travel & expenses If you are...

OB/GYN Locum Opportunity 45-Mins from Salt Lake City, UT

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Utah
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a medical center 45 minutes from Salt Lake City, Utah, that has an opening for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opening Highlights: Level I nursery Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 8a-5p and Friday from 8a-12p 8 labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum rooms Annual...

Locum OB/GYN Coverage in Northern Pennsylvania

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Pennsylvania
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with an established client in northern Pennsylvania that has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts Procedures: Bread & butter GYN surgeries and procedures/C-sections Daily Census: 20 patients Annual...

OB/GYN 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 call shifts Inpatient setting NICU Level I Deliveries Per Year: 500 EMR: Epic Accepting new graduates BE/BC Paid travel & lodging If...

OB Hospitalist Opportunity in South Dakota - 24 Hour Call

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • South Dakota
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A hospital in south-central South Dakota has an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to assist their team. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, specific dates 25-bed critical access hospital Daily Volume: 7-10 patients EMR: Epic Support Staff: CRNAs, surgical team, NPs Paid travel &...

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 II INICU 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/GYN Locum Coverage in Northern Illinois

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Illinois
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in northern Illinois with an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opening Highlights: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p, 5-7 shifts/month Call: Weekend (1:4, 24-hour coverage), Weeknight (3-4 nights/week) Procedures: Gyn Surgery, Accessa,...

OB Hospitalist Locum Opening in Southwestern MA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Massachusetts
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Transitions
A medical center in southwest Massachusetts has an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 6-8 shifts per month, 8a-8a Level 1 Nursery Practice Breakdown: 75% OB, 25% GYN 25% of patients are C-Section 6 labor rooms and 9 postpartum rooms Support...

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...

Laborist Opportunity in Northern NY - No Call

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • New York
  • Physician
  • Laborist, Ob/Gyn
  • Transitions
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in northern New York with an opportunity for a Laborist to provide locum coverage. About the Opening: Schedule: 7p-7a, specific dates No call shifts Inpatient only Daily Volume: 0-5 Midwife support available Board certification required Paid travel & lodging

OB/GYN Call Coverage on the Coast of North Carolina

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Transitions
Medicus is partnering with a group on the coast of North Carolina with an opportunity for an OB/GYN to provide call coverage. Opportunity Overview: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, specific dates OB/GYN procedures if called to ER, C-sections and vaginal deliveries Daily Volume: 15-18 patients 24/7...

OB Hospitalist Opportunity in Coastal Massachusetts

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Massachusetts
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has a locum opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage at a hospital in the south shore of Massachusetts. About the Opening: Schedule: 7a-7a Will see anti-partum, post-partum, and OB emergencies Support Staff: 1 MD, 2 Midwives Board certification required Paid travel &...

OB/GYN Locum Clinic and Call Coverage 1.5-Hrs From NYC

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • New York
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in southern New York, 1.5 hours from New York City, with an opening for an OB/GYN to provide locum clinic and call coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 8-hour shifts, 2-3 days per week Deliveries Per Year: 1300-1400 EMR: ECW Support Staff: Clinical...

OB/GYN Clinic and Call Coverage in Vermont

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Vermont
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in central Vermont with an opportunity for an OB/GYN to assist their team. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 9-hour shifts, specific dates, clinic and call coverage OB and acute GYN care Deliveries Per Month: 24 Procedures: C-Section, emergency D&C, 3rd & 4th...

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...