Locum Tenens Physician - OB/GYN Needed in CA

  • ID: 222394A
  • Updated September 4th, 2026

  • Job ID 222394A
  • Job Title Physician - OB/GYN
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Obstetrics/Gynecology
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State CA
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled OB/GYN Physician for a 30-day assignment in California, commencing Sep 26, 2026. This role involves providing 24-hour call coverage for inpatient services, managing a high volume of triages and deliveries, including C-sections and GYN surgeries, often as the primary OB on call.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide 24-hour in-house or out-of-house call coverage.
  • Manage 7-18 triages daily.
  • Perform 1-7 deliveries and C-sections per day, with an average of 3.
  • Handle high-volume cases as the sole OB on call, serving the district's only labor and delivery facility.
  • Collaborate with another OB on call for coverage during assigned dates.
  • Manage inpatient calls for vaginal deliveries, C-sections, and GYN surgeries.
  • Care for a diverse patient population, including a high Hispanic demographic, in an environment with a 32% C-section rate.


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • EMR System: Cerner
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Call Schedule: 24-hour shifts (7 AM - 7 AM), with another OB also on call for support.
  • Patient Volume: managing 7-18 triages and 1-7 deliveries/C-sections daily.
  • Staffing Mix: Primary OB on call for the facility, supported by another OB on call for specific dates.


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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