Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Locum Tenens OB/GYN Laborist Physician - Modesto, California OB/GYN Physician Job Overview

Join an on-site obstetrics and gynecology service as a locum tenens OB/GYN laborist physician in Modesto, California. Provide expert labor and delivery, gynecologic surgery, and comprehensive women's health care in this Central Valley healthcare opportunity.

This per diem physician assignment begins September 18, 2026, with potential for ongoing coverage needs. The position is well suited for an experienced obstetrics and gynecology physician who is confident managing routine and complicated deliveries, performing gynecologic procedures, and caring for approximately 10-15 patients per shift.

Modesto is a welcoming Central Valley community known for its sunny climate, convenient access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to the greater San Joaquin Valley.

• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology - Laborist
• Practice Setting: On-site OB/GYN service with labor and delivery coverage
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens, per diem physician assignment
• Location: Modesto, California
• Initial Coverage: September 18-19, 2026
• Future Availability: Ongoing coverage needs, including availability beginning in December and beyond
• Patient Volume: Approximately 10-15 patient encounters per shift
• Department Capacity: 3 beds
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,480-$7,670
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30-60 days
• Interview: Not required

• Medical degree and current physician licensure appropriate for practice in California
• At least 1 year of experience practicing in obstetrics and gynecology; strong laborist experience preferred
• Board certification in the required specialty; minimum certification status required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Ability to provide 100 case logs promptly for credentialing review
• Demonstrated competence in routine and complicated obstetric care, including cesarean delivery and emergency decision-making
• Ability to comply with professional dress standards, including hospital-issued scrubs while on duty
• Compliance with a natural-nails-only policy; artificial nails, overlays, gels, tips, wraps, and other enhancements are not permitted

• Provide comprehensive care for low-risk pregnancies and manage high-risk pregnancies as needed
• Interpret fetal heart rate monitoring, including NST, CST, and FSE evaluations
• Perform and interpret Level I obstetric ultrasounds; Level II or targeted ultrasound experience is preferred
• Manage routine vaginal deliveries, including low-forceps deliveries, and make timely decisions regarding cesarean delivery
• Manage complicated deliveries, including cesarean sections, breech presentations, multiple births, and placental abruptions
• Repair third- and fourth-degree obstetric lacerations
• Perform office and minor gynecologic procedures, including IUD placement, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP
• Perform open and laparoscopic gynecologic procedures, including tubal ligation, lysis of adhesions, ectopic pregnancy treatment, oophorectomy, cystectomy, and extensive lysis of adhesions
• Document patient care accurately and collaborate with the interdisciplinary obstetrics and gynecology team

Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens OB/GYN laborist physician opportunity in Modesto, California.

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