Obstetrician

Updated 12/01/25
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Physician
Obstetrics
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
  • Job Title: Obstetrician
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Boston, MA
  • Service Setting: Inpatient
  • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  • Coverage Period: 6 months to 1 year
  • Clinical Shift Schedule: Combination of days, nights, and weekends; approximately six shifts per month
  • On-Call Shift Schedule: 12- or 24-hour shifts as scheduled
  • Call Type: In-House
  • Call Ratio: As scheduled by facility
  • Call Response Time: Immediate for inpatient coverage COVERAGE DATES
  • Assignment start: ASAP or upon credentialing completion
  • Estimated duration: 6 months 1 year

PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: Adult and Obstetric patients
  • Patient Volume/Census: Variable based on census; active Labor & Delivery unit
  • Admissions: Yes
  • Rounding: Included during shift coverage
  • Phone Consults: As required
  • Case Mix: Full-scope obstetrics, including labor management, deliveries, and cesarean sections

FACILITY INFORMATION
  • No. of Beds in Department: Not specified (L&D Unit)
  • Trauma Level: Level 1
  • Specialty Backup Available: Midwives, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology, Neonatology
  • Support Staff Available: RNs, Residents, Midwives
  • Reason for Coverage: Ongoing staffing support and supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  • Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 3060 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Vaginal deliveries
  • Cesarean sections
  • Emergency obstetric management
  • Postpartum care and rounding

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Licenses: Massachusetts Medical License (preferred, not required)
  • Board: BC/BE in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • DEA: Active DEA Certification
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS (preferred)
  • Experience: Recent inpatient obstetrics experience required
  • Other Qualifications: Commitment to health equity and quality improvement; fluency in Spanish or other languages preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage labor and delivery patients, including monitoring and delivery assistance
  • Respond to obstetric emergencies promptly
  • Perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries as required
  • Provide postpartum inpatient care
  • Collaborate with midwives and family medicine teams for consults and coordinated care
  • Maintain thorough and accurate medical documentation
  • Mentor and educate residents, fellows, and medical students
  • Promote shared decision-making and patient education
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Academic appointment available at Boston University School of Medicine (rank commensurate with experience)
  • Applicants encouraged from diverse backgrounds, including BIPOC candidates
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