Obstetrician

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 30–60 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