Obstetrics & Gynecologist

Locums; Mission Hills (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Locums is seeking a Physician specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology for locum tenens coverage in Mission Hills, CA. The role includes inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care, with access to laborist backup and perinatology support.

Coverage is ongoing starting Oct 01, 2026, with 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a). Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are provided by the agency. No hospital privileges required initially, with temporary privileges available.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for unassigned OB patients and unassigned Gyn emergency department patients.
• Perform surgical management including cesarean sections, spontaneous abortions, and ovarian torsion.
• Assist private physicians with planned and unplanned cesarean deliveries.
• Oversee labor of low- and high-risk OB patients.
• Collaborate with laborist back-up and perinatology as needed.

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

• - Profession: Physician
• - Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
• - Job Type: Locum Tenens
• - Location: Mission Hills, CA 91345
• - Service Setting: Inpatient
• - Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• - Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Ongoing
• - Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p or 7p-7a (days or nights)
• - Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Medical Leave
• - Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

PATIENT INFORMATION

• - Average Daily Volume: 5-10 patients per shift
• - Case Mix: Low & High Risk OB, GYN emergencies

FACILITY INFORMATION

• - Beds in Dept: 36 rooms
• - 10 L&D, 8 antepartum, 18 postpartum
• - No of ORs: 2
• - EMR System: Epic
• - Specialty Backup Available: Laborist back-up and perinatology
• - Support Staff: RNs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• - Hospital Privileges Required: No
• - Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Duties & Responsibilities

• - Provide coverage for unassigned OB patients and unassigned Gyn emergency department patients.
• - Perform surgical management including c-sections, spontaneous abortions, and ovarian torsion.
• - Assist private physicians with planned and unplanned C-sections.
• - Oversee labor of low and high-risk OB patients.
• - Collaborate with laborist back-up and perinatology as needed.