OB Hospitalist (Laborist) Opportunity – Minnesota
Updated 9/12/26
$2,000
– $2,400
daily
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Physician
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Core Role:
- You would work as an OB Hospitalist (also called a Laborist), meaning you are based in the hospital for 24-hour in-house call shifts (7a–7a).
- Your primary responsibility is managing labor & delivery patients, including emergent OB situations.
High-Risk Component:
- This role specifically involves comfort with high-risk pregnancies, but you are not working independently at that level.
- Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists are available:
- In-house during the day
- On-call overnight
- They provide backup and consultation, so general OB/GYNs with some high-risk exposure can be considered.
Clinical Environment:
- Moderate volume: 1–2 deliveries per day
- Facility includes a Level II nursery
- Access to 24/7 MFM support
- Uses Epic (Excellian) and Obix for fetal monitoring
Key Requirements:
- Board Certified OB/GYN
- BLS certification
- Trauma Level I or II experience required
- Minnesota license preferred (or IMLC required if not licensed)
Job Responsibilities
We are seeking OB Hospitalist providers to support a busy labor & delivery unit in Minnesota. This role includes managing both routine and high-risk pregnancies with full Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) support, making it an excellent opportunity for both experienced hospitalists and general OB/GYN physicians interested in high-risk care.
Start & Duration:
Start Date: ASAP (emergency temporary privileges available for clean files)
Duration: Ongoing
Schedule:
24-hour in-house call shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
Option for 12-hour shifts if preferred
Flexible scheduling options available
Clinical Environment:
Average 1–2 deliveries per day
Level II nursery
Approximately 4,775 annual births across the system
Supported patient population from local clinic teams
High-Risk Support:
MFM specialists in-house during the day
MFM on-call overnight
Ideal for providers comfortable with high-risk cases in a collaborative setting
Technology & Systems:
EMR: Epic (Excellian)
Fetal monitoring: Obix
Qualifications
Board Certified OB/GYN
BLS certification required
Trauma Level I or II experience required
Minnesota license highly preferred
If not licensed in MN, IMLC required
Credentialing:
Standard timeframe: 90–120 days
Emergency temporary privileges available for clean candidates
Working Hours
5/9- 24 hr starting at 7am (Abbott)
5/18- 12 hr starting at 7pm (Abbott)
5/29- 24 hr starting at 7am (United)
6/7- 24 hr starting at 7am (Abbott)
6/10- 24 hr starting at 7am (United)
6/12- 12 hr starting at 7am (Abbott)
6/17- 24 hr starting at 7am (Abbott)
6/22- 24 hr starting at 7am (United)
6/27- 12 hr starting at 7am (United)
7/11- 24 hr starting at 7am (Abbott)
7/14- 12 hr starting at 7pm (Abbott)
7/14- 12 hr starting at 7pm (United)
7/18- 24 hr starting at 7am (Abbott)
7/24- 12 hr starting at 7pm (United)
7/25- 24 hr starting at 7am (Abbott)
7/31- 12 hr starting at 7pm (United)
8/4- 24 hr starting at 7am (United)
8/8- 24 hr starting at 7am (Abbott)
8/10- 12 hr starting at 7am (United)
8/11- 24 hr starting at 7am (Abbott)
8/12- 24 hr starting at 7am (Abbott)
8/18- 24 hr starting at 7am (Abbott)
8/20- 24 hr starting at 7am (United)
Skills
You need to be fully comfortable managing labor & delivery independently, including:
Vaginal deliveries (routine and operative if applicable)
Cesarean sections
Labor management and induction/augmentation
Postpartum care and complications (e.g., hemorrhage)
Emergency & Critical OB Care
Because you’re in-house and covering 24/7, you must be confident handling urgent situations without delay, such as:
Obstetric hemorrhage
Shoulder dystocia
Cord prolapse
Uterine rupture
Hypertensive emergencies (preeclampsia/eclampsia, HELLP)
Rapid triage and stabilization before escalation
High-Risk Pregnancy Awareness
You don’t have to function as an MFM, but you should be comfortable recognizing, managing, and co-managing high-risk conditions, including:
Diabetes in pregnancy (Type I, II, gestational)
Hypertensive disorders
Multiple gestation
Placental complications (previa, abruption)
Maternal comorbidities (cardiac, pulmonary, etc.)
Knowing when to escalate to MFM and collaborate effectively
Fetal Monitoring & Interpretation
Strong skills in electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) interpretation (they use Obix)
Ability to make quick clinical decisions based on tracings
Trauma-Informed OB Care
Since Trauma Level I or II experience is required, you should be able to:
Manage pregnant patients in trauma scenarios
Coordinate care in high-acuity, multidisciplinary environments
Procedural Competence
C-sections and surgical decision-making
Operative vaginal delivery (if within your practice scope)
Emergency bedside procedures when needed
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