Postpartum Doula (California)

Loula (YC W23); California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Client referrals

Non-exclusive network

Independent contractor model

Job summary

Loula is actively seeking experienced postpartum doulas to join a growing network of independent providers in California. The company offers full-service support including Medicaid enrollment, credentialing, insurance verification, medical billing, and prompt pay to doulas.

Partners receive client referrals, non-exclusive contracting, and no minimums or marketing spend required. They emphasize shared resources, community support, and flexible practice management while handling admin tasks for

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a doula with 3 letters of recommendation or 16 hours of birth/full-spectrum doula training with attendance at 3 births as a doula.
• CPR training, HIPAA training, and liability insurance are required.
• Not located outside California is preferred; relocation is not discussed.

Skills

Doula experience

Letters of recommendation

Education

Birth/full-spectrum doula training (16 hours)

Attend 3 births as a doula

Job description

Loula is seeking experienced postpartum doulas to join our growing network of independent doula providers! We're excited to hear from you!

About Loula

With a network of over 500 experienced and diverse doulas, Loula is building the leading provider network for birth and postpartum doula care. We partner with both Medicaid and commercial health insurance plans to make it easier for doulas to accept health insurance without the administrative burden.

Loula offers full-service support for Medicaid enrollment, credentialing, insurance verification, medical billing, and payment to doulas in California. By taking on the operational complexity, Loula empowers doulas to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care.

We believe every family deserves access to high-quality postpartum support, not just those who can afford to pay out of pocket. Our mission is to help doulas build thriving practices while making it possible for insured families to access the care they deserve.

Why Partner with Loula?

• How much can I make? Up to $134/hour of billable time, with rates varying by payer and plan.
• Direct deposits twice a month. Don't worry about denied claims! We pay you regardless of claim outcomes, so you're never left waiting on payers to get paid.
• Free, hassle-free credentialing: We get you credentialed with major Medicaid and commercial insurance plans in California, at no cost to you.
• Client referrals, not cold outreach: Get referrals to insured clients through our client referral/doula matching program. Let our Care Navigator introduce you to amazing clients, no marketing spend required on your end.
• Build your own practice, your way: You're an independent contractor in a non-exclusive network, so keep your own clients and practice alongside your work with Loula.
• No minimums, no pressure: There are no client minimums or visit requirements. You decide how much or how little to take on.
• Admin? Handled: We manage insurance verification, billing, and payment so you can spend your time with clients, not paperwork.
• You're not alone: Join a network of experienced doulas with access to shared resources, community, and ongoing support.

Minimum Qualifications

You’ll need:

• 5 years of experience as a doula, with 3 letters of recommendation OR
• If you've trained as a birth/full-spectrum doula, 16 hours of birth/full-spectrum doula training and attendance at 3 births as a doulaa

You’ll also need:

• Adult and infant CPR training
• HIPAA training
• Liability insurance

If you don't yet have CPR training, HIPAA training, liability insurance, or the letters of recommendation, you can still reach out! We can support you in getting set up with these requirements.

Please note that if you are not located in California and/or do not meet the minimum qualifications listed above, we will be unable to move forward with an introductory meeting.

Loula is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.