Description

OB Hospitalist (Laborist) Opportunity in New Orleans, LA

You'll step into a high-volume OB service where your presence matters from triage through delivery and urgent consults. This is a full-time OB Hospitalist/Laborist role built for physicians who enjoy hands-on L&D coverage with strong backup and resources. If you're looking for a schedule that's concentrated into fewer shifts while staying clinically sharp, let's talk.

Practice Overview

• You'll join an established OB hospitalist program providing 24/7 L&D coverage at a respected community hospital
• Team support includes employed OB/GYNs, 4-5 laborists, midwives, APPs, experienced L&D RNs, and resident coverage in triage
• Robust backup structure: an OB/GYN is on back-up call and a faculty member is always on call for added support
• High-acuity capability with onsite MFM consults, Level III NICU, and advanced maternal level of care; complex OB kept in-house (VBACs, twins, accreta, ectopics)

Schedule

• 24-hour shifts (7a-7a), typically 5-6 shifts per month
• No back-to-back shifts; schedule built with flexibility within reason
• Primary focus on OB coverage: unassigned patients, L&D floor coverage, and collaborative triage with residents/faculty
• Call room provided (bed and workstation) to support a sustainable 24-hour model

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay: $302,400 for 6 shifts/month
• Extra shifts: $4,200 per additional 24-hour shift; $2,100 per 12-hour shift
• PTO option: 7 days/year, with ability to cash out (valued at $29,400)
• Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life, short/long-term disability, 401(k), CME up to $2,500/year, and reimbursement for licensure/DEA/professional associations

Candidate Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in OB/GYN
• Open to new grads; experienced physicians also welcomed
• Comfort with L&D coverage and urgent decision-making; opportunity for emergent GYN cases if desired
• Visa sponsorship available; AMG and IMG candidates considered

Community & Location Highlights

• Live and work in New Orleans-iconic neighborhoods, renowned cuisine, and a year-round calendar of festivals and live music
• Easy access to waterfront scenery and outdoor activities along the Mississippi River
• Strong cultural amenities: historic architecture, museums, performing arts, and legendary dining
• Major metro convenience with airport access and a wide range of housing options across the region

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.