OB Hospital / Laborist Physician

OB Hospitalist / Laborist Physician

$180-$250 per Hour | Approximately 12 Shifts Per Month

Women-Owned & Physician-Led Private Practice

Beth Israel Lahey Health Affiliation

Teaching Opportunities Available

Essex County OB/GYN is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN physician to join our Laborist team on Massachusetts‘ beautiful North Shore.

This opportunity offers the ability to focus exclusively on inpatient obstetrics and gynecology while enjoying a predictable schedule, competitive compensation, extensive clinical support, and the collegial culture of one of the region‘s largest independent women‘s health practices.

As healthcare continues to consolidate, Essex County OB/GYN remains proudly independent, women-owned, physician-led, and free from private equity involvement.

Position Highlights

1. $180-$250 per hour based on experience and qualifications

2. Approximately 12 shifts per month

3. Flexible mix of day and night shifts

4. 2,000 deliveries annually

5. No outpatient office responsibilities

6. No patient panel management

7. No routine inbox management

8. Women-owned and physician-led practice

9. Beth Israel Lahey Health affiliated hospital

10. Teaching opportunities with medical students

11. Stable, collaborative physician group

12. Opportunity for additional shifts if desired

13. Excellent benefit package

High-Volume Obstetrics with Exceptional Support

Our labor and delivery service manages approximately 2,000 births annually , providing physicians with a rewarding blend of routine and complex obstetrical care.

Laborists practice within a highly collaborative coverage model designed to support both patient safety and physician satisfaction.

At all times, physicians have access to:

1. Dedicated laborist physician coverage

2. Certified Nurse Midwife coverage

3. Private attending physician support

4. One to two additional providers available for backup coverage 24 hours a day

Our physicians are never practicing in isolation and benefit from a team-based approach that promotes collaboration during routine care, high-volume periods, and obstetric emergencies.

Outstanding Clinical Resources

Physicians enjoy access to comprehensive hospital resources including:

1. 24-hour in-house anesthesia coverage

2. Level II Special Care Nursery

3. Experienced labor and delivery nursing teams

4. Maternal-Fetal Medicine collaboration

5. Neonatal stabilization and specialty newborn care

6. Emergency surgical support

7. Beth Israel Lahey Health specialty referral network

These resources allow physicians to provide high-quality care within a well-supported clinical environment.

Join an Exceptional Women‘s Health Team

Work alongside:

1. 14 OB/GYN physicians

2. 12 Certified Nurse Midwives

3. 8 Advanced Practice Providers

4. Experienced labor and delivery nurses

5. Dedicated anesthesia team

6. Neonatal care specialists

7. Maternal-Fetal Medicine consultants

Our collaborative model allows laborists to focus on patient care while benefiting from extensive clinical and administrative support.

Teaching Opportunities

Physicians interested in education have opportunities to work with and mentor medical students during their clinical rotations.

This position offers the ability to remain involved in teaching and mentorship while enjoying the flexibility and work-life balance of a laborist practice.

About Essex County OB/GYN

Essex County OB/GYN is one of the largest and most established women‘s health practices on Massachusetts‘ North Shore.

We are proud to be:

1. Independent and physician-led

2. Women-owned and operated

3. Free from private equity ownership

4. Committed to physician autonomy and collaborative care

5. Dedicated to providing comprehensive women‘s healthcare across the lifespan

Our physicians enjoy a collegial environment, strong clinical support, and a culture that prioritizes both excellent patient care and physician well-being.

Qualifications

1. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology

2. Eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure

3. Strong obstetrical and surgical skills

4. Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

5. Desire to work within a collaborative team environment

Join a respected, growing women‘s health organization where you can focus on inpatient obstetrics, teach future physicians, and practice within a supportive team dedicated to exceptional care.