Locum Tenens OB/GYN Physician Opportunity – Massachusetts
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking two Board-Certified OB/GYN Physicians for a locum tenens assignment providing in-house inpatient Labor & Delivery coverage. This position is not clinic-based and not on-call—physicians provide scheduled, in-house coverage only.
Night shift availability is required. All candidates must be willing and able to work nights.
Schedule Details:
- Two weekday shifts and two weekend shifts per week
- Coverage includes both day and night L&D shifts
- Typical shift structure:
- Weekdays:
- Days: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Nights: 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- Fridays:
- Nights end at 7:00 AM
- Weekends:
- Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00/8:00 AM
- Weekdays:
This is a high-volume Labor & Delivery service with approximately 1,200 deliveries annually and an average daily census of 20 patients.
Clinical Responsibilities Include:
- Labor & Delivery coverage
- Postpartum care
- Emergent GYN OR cases
- Emergency Department consults
Physicians work alongside PAs and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) who provide 24/7 unit coverage. PAs assist with admissions, H&Ps, orders, ED consults, and first assist in cesarean sections and GYN OR cases. CNMs manage and admit their own patients.
Benefits:
Orientation hours are payable
Malpractice coverage provided
Inpatient-only role (no clinic responsibilities)
Strong APP and CNM support model
Credentialing and onboarding support (60–90 days)
Dedicated account management support
Qualifications
MD required
Active Massachusetts Medical License (required)
Flu vaccination required (no waivers or exceptions accepted)
Willingness to work night shifts
Comfortable managing inpatient OB/GYN care independently
Experience with high‑volume Labor & Delivery settings preferred
Epic and OBIX EMR experience preferred
Telehealth experience not required