Laborist - per diem

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 210,772 - 275,520; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA is seeking a part-time OB Laborist to provide in-house coverage for obstetric patients in the OB Emergency Department or Birthing Unit. Responsibilities include performing deliveries, backup support for nurse midwives, and evaluating unassigned OB/GYN patients.

Qualifications include a medical degree, clinical experience in OB/GYN, and board eligibility or certification. The role requires a collaborative approach to patient care and effective use of technology.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) is required.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Minimum 2–5 years of clinical experience in OB/GYN.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous in-house coverage for obstetric patients.
• Performs deliveries and gynecologic procedures.
• Conducts antepartum and postpartum patient rounds.

Skills

OB/GYN procedures

Clinical expertise

Collaboration

Technology use

Education

Medical degree (MD or DO)

Board Eligible or Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job description

Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road, 55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name: SMC OB Gyn

Status: Part time

Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America)

The OB Laborist provides continuous in-house coverage for obstetric patients presenting to the OB Emergency Department or Birthing Unit. Responsibilities include performing deliveries, gynecologic procedures, ED coverage, midwife backup services, and antepartum/postpartum rounding. The Laborist also provides care for unassigned OB/GYN patients presenting to the Emergency Room and supports the antenatal service as needed.

Compensation Pay Range: $153.00 - $200.00

Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintains continuous in-house presence and availability to the Birthing Unit throughout the entire assigned shift
• Functions as an integral member of the health system OB team, providing coverage and collaborative support
• Performs deliveries, including both vaginal and cesarean births, and performs and assists with gynecologic procedures as indicated
• Provides backup support for certified nurse midwives and advanced practice providers as needed
• Conducts antepartum and postpartum patient rounds
• Evaluates and manages unassigned OB/GYN patients presenting to the Emergency Department
• Responds to consult requests for OB or ED patients across the health system
• Serves as first assistant to other physicians upon request

Technology and Professional Development

• Participates in ongoing education and demonstrates a willingness to learn and apply new technologies and clinical procedures relevant to the role
• Embraces and effectively utilizes technological tools that support efficient and accurate communication across the care team

Education

• Medical degree (MD or DO) required
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of clinical experience in OB/GYN

Licensure/Certification

• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
• Active DEA certificate
• Current BLS