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.

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

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View our current OB/GYN job openings

OB/GYN Locum Tenens Opening in Southeastern KY

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Kentucky
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in southeastern Kentucky with an opening for a skilled OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, specific dates Delivery Volume: 176 per year Will cover L&D and the ED Support Staff: Midwife, Hospitalist EMR: Meditech Board...
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Locum Tenens OB/GYN Role in Southern Oregon - Call Coverage

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Oregon
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a medical center in southern Oregon with an opening for an OB/GYN to provide locum ongoing coverage. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, 6 shifts/month Patient Census: 10/day Annual Deliveries: 750 EMR: Epic Must be board-certified Paid travel & expenses During...
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Exclusive OB Hospitalist & CNM Locum Tenens Opportunity in Western OR

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Oregon
  • Physician, Certified Nurse Midwife
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Transitions
Medicus is proud to partner with a reputable hospital in western Oregon with an exclusive opportunity for a skilled OB Hospitalist or Certified Nurse Midwife to provide locum tenens coverage. This could be the perfect chance to make an impact in a dynamic community, all while enjoying the...
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Locum Tenens OB/GYN Opportunity in Northern NC | 24-Hour Call

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in northern North Carolina with an opportunity for a skilled OB/GYN to assist their team. Opportunity Overview: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, 7 on/7 off Annual Volume: 350 deliveries Coverage for the ED and OB unit Must be board-certified Paid travel & expenses ...
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Locum Tenens OB Hospitalist Opportunity 1 Hour from Orlando, FL | Night Shifts

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Florida
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Transitions
Medicus has partnered with a hospital an hour from Orlando, Florida, with an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Highlights: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7p-7a Delivery Volume: 700-800+ annually Level I Nursery Duties: Deliveries, triage of ED patients, answering patient...
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OB/GYN Locum Tenens Opportunity in Western IL - Clinic and Call Coverage

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Illinois
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in western Illinois that has an opening for an OB/GYN to provide locum clinic and call coverage. About the Opening: Level II Nursery Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p Night and weekend call 38 beds Average Monthly Deliveries: 20-25 Average Daily Census: 20 patients ...
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Locum Tenens OB/GYN Opening in Northern VA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Virginia
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a clinic in northern Virginia with an opening for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5p Daily Census: 20 patients Procedures: Vaginal deliveries, c-sections, circumcisions, hysteroscopies, hysterectomies, ovarian...
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Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Locum Tenens Opening in Southern WI

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Wisconsin
  • Physician
  • Endocrinology, Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a respected clinic in southern Wisconsin that has an opening for a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility physician to provide locum coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: Monday-Friday (7a-4:30p), one week per month Weekday and weekend call coverage Daily Volume: 12-14...
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Locum Tenens OB/GYN Coverage in Central GA | 24-Hour Shifts

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Georgia
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in central Georgia that has an opening for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opening Overview: Schedule: 7:30a-7:30a, specific dates Daily Volume: 8 patients ER and L&D coverage only Support Staff: RNs, ER team, and L&D team EMR: Meditech, eCW Board...
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OB Hospitalist Locum Tenens Opening in Central MA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Massachusetts
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in central Massachusetts with an opening for an OB Hospitalist to assist their team. Opening Details: Schedule: 12 or 24-hour shifts Daily Volume: 2 patients Must be board-certified Paid travel & expenses A-rated medical malpractice During your time off, catch a...
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OB Hospitalist Locum Tenens Opening 30 Minutes from Indianapolis, IN

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Indiana
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
An established facility 30 minutes from Indianapolis, Indiana, has an opening for a skilled OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. About the Opening: Schedule: 12 or 24-hour shifts In-house call required Annual Volume: 400 deliveries Daily Volume: 16-18 patients Will also cover outpatient OB triage ...
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Locum Tenens OB Hospitalist Opportunity in Southwestern AZ

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Arizona
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A medical center in southwestern Arizona has an opportunity for an OB Hospitalist to provide locum call coverage. Opportunity Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour in-house call shifts Level III Trauma Setting: Inpatient, 24-bed L&D unit Monthly Volume: ~300 deliveries Daily Census: 8-10 deliveries, including...
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OB Hospitalist Locum Tenens Opening in Northern CO | No Call

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Colorado
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a medical center in northern Colorado that has an opening for a skilled OB Hospitalist to assist their team. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 12 or 24-hour in-house shifts No call requirement Setting: Inpatient, Level II Trauma Daily Volume: 1-2 patients Annual Volume: 1,400...
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Locum Tenens OB Hospitalist Opening in Eastern PA | Weekend Call

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Pennsylvania
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A reputable hospital in eastern Pennsylvania has an opening for an OB Hospitalist to assist with locum coverage. About the Opening: Schedule: Friday 5p-Monday 7a Setting: Inpatient, Level I Nursery Annual Volume: ~600 deliveries OB Cases: Triage, labor management, vaginal births and c-sections,...
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OB Hospitalist Locum Tenens Opportunity in Eastern PA | 24-Hour Call

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Pennsylvania
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in eastern Pennsylvania with an opportunity for a skilled OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Overview: Schedule: 24-hour call, 7a-7a Setting: Inpatient Level I Nursery Annual Volume: ~750 deliveries OB Duties: Triage, labor management, vaginal...
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Locum Tenens OB/GYN Call Coverage in Northern CO

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Colorado
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in northern Colorado that has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to assist their team with locum call coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 24-hour call (7a-7a), specific dates Annual Volume: ~15 c-sections, ~85 deliveries Daily Volume: 0-5 inpatients ED and labor &...
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24-Hour OB/GYN Call Coverage in Northern NC

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Transitions
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in northern North Carolina with an opening for a skilled OB/GYN to provide locum call coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts Setting: Inpatient call, Level II nursery Delivery Volume: 19 per month Daily Volume: 2 inpatients, 2 admissions, 1 ED...
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OB/GYN Locum Tenens Coverage in Northeastern NC

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Transitions
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in northeast North Carolina with an opening for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 24-hour clinic and call shifts Setting: Inpatient Level II Nursery Daily Volume: 2 inpatients, 2 admissions, 1 ED call Delivery Volume: 19 per month ...
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Locum Tenens OB/GYN Opportunity 30 Minutes from Indianapolis, IN

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Indiana
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
A clinic 30 minutes from Indianapolis, Indiana, has an opportunity for an OB/GYN to assist their team with locum coverage. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 8a-5p or 7a-7a Night and weekend call shifts Patient Volume: 16-18 per day Delivery Volume: 11-15 per provider per month Support Staff: APPs,...
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Locum OB Hospitalist Opportunity in Southwestern VA | 24-Hour Call

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Virginia
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in southwestern Virginia that has an opportunity for a skilled OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts Delivery Volume: 35 per month EMR: Epic Board certification required Paid travel & expenses During your time...
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Locum Outpatient OB/GYN Opening in Eastern WV

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • West Virginia
  • Physician
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Transitions
Medicus has partnered with established clinics in eastern West Virginia with exclusive openings for an OB/GYN to provide locum coverage. About the Openings: Shifts available at multiple facilities Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p Overnight and weekend call shifts at one location Patient Volume: Under 20...
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A leading hospital 30 minutes from Houston, Texas, has an opportunity for a skilled OB Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 24-hour shifts Patient Volume: 14 per day Must be board-certified Paid travel & expenses A-rated medical malpractice insurance In your time off,...
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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 board-certified ...
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