OB/GYN Hospitalist

A hospital-based healthcare organization in Perth Amboy, New Jersey is seeking an experienced OB/GYN Physician to provide in-house hospitalist and laborist coverage on a travel, fixed-rate assignment. This role offers a flexible schedule, strong clinical support, and a well-established OB program.

About the Opportunity

• Assignment Dates: February 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026
• Travel Position: Yes
• Setting: Inpatient hospital / Labor & Delivery
• Schedule: Flexible; scheduled 1-2 months in advance

• Shifts:

  Weekdays: 8a-5p, 8a-8a, or 5p-8a
• Weekends: 8a-8p, 8p-8a, or 8a-8a
• On-Call: No (100% in-house coverage required)
• Support: OB/GYN residents, nursing staff, and 24/7 in-house anesthesia
• Patient Volume: Average 2-3 deliveries per day
• Acuity: Mix of low-risk with some moderate and high-risk patients
• Nursery Level: Level II; delivers patients >32 weeks

Responsibilities

The OB/GYN Physician will be responsible for:

• Providing in-house OB/GYN hospitalist and laborist coverage
• Managing labor and delivery patients from sign-out through shift completion
• Performing floor and emergency department OB/GYN consults
• Managing and operating on gynecologic emergencies as needed
• Collaborating closely with OB/GYN residents and nursing staff
• Participating in daily huddles and patient handoffs
• Ensuring high-quality, patient-centered obstetric care

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN Physician
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Active medical license (state license required prior to start)
• Active NPI, DEA, and CDS
• Experience with inpatient OB/GYN and laborist coverage
• Strong clinical judgment in acute and emergent situations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently in an in-house setting

Desired Skills

• Prior hospitalist or laborist experience
• Comfort working alongside residents
• Experience managing moderate to high-risk obstetric cases
• Adaptability to varying shift lengths and schedules
• Team-oriented mindset with a calm, professional bedside manner