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Laborist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$285K - $310K/yr

OB Laborist Full-Time or Part-Time New York City Help Redefine Maternity Care in New York City Are you an OB/GYN Laborist who believes maternity care can be more human, more collaborative, and more ...

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Laborist

New York, NY

$285K - $310K/yr

OB Laborist Full-Time or Part-Time New York City Help Redefine Maternity Care in New York City Are you an OB/GYN Laborist who believes maternity care can be more human, more collaborative, and more ...

Agilidade RH

Ob Laborist

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

Experience as an OB Laborist/OB Hospitalist is preferred. * Must be interested in participating in clinical education for other medical staff, establishing care protocols for labor and delivery ...

Hoag Medical Group

Ob Laborist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Experience as an OB Laborist/OB Hospitalist is preferred. * Must be interested in participating in clinical education for other medical staff, establishing care protocols for labor and delivery ...

South Shore Health

Laborist - per diem

South Weymouth, MA · On-site

$153 - $200/hr

OB Laborist The OB Laborist provides continuous in-house coverage for obstetric patients presenting to the OB Emergency Department or Birthing Unit. Responsibilities include performing deliveries ...

Samaritan Health Services

OB Laborist

Lebanon, OR

OB Laborist opening with Samaritan Health Services in Oregon: Flexible schedule, PSLF eligible Samaritan Health Services, a non-profit integrated health care delivery system, is seeking an ...

AMN Healthcare, Inc.

OB Laborist - Hospitalist

Dover, DE · On-site

$362K/yr

& Requirements OB Laborist - Hospitalist StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $362880.00 - $362880.00 A leading healthcare system in central and southern Delaware, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for ob laborist in the United States is $236,695.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $240,000.00 and $250,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ob laborist?

An OB Laborist is an obstetrician-gynecologist who works exclusively in a hospital setting to provide care for pregnant patients, including managing labor and delivery. They handle emergency obstetric cases, assist with high-risk pregnancies, and ensure around-the-clock coverage for labor and delivery units. Unlike traditional OB-GYNs, they do not have an outpatient practice and focus solely on inpatient care. This role helps improve patient safety, reduce physician burnout, and ensure timely interventions for maternal and fetal health.

What does an ob laborist do?

Ob Laborists typically work 12- or 24-hour shifts dedicated to managing patients in labor and responding to obstetric emergencies. During a shift, you can expect to oversee laboring patients, perform or assist in deliveries (both vaginal and cesarean), consult with emergency and antenatal departments, and coordinate care with nursing staff and other specialists. Teamwork is a core part of the job, as you'll frequently collaborate with other Ob/Gyns, hospitalists, anesthesiologists, and neonatologists to ensure the best outcomes for mothers and babies. This role offers varied and dynamic clinical experiences, making each shift unique and rewarding for those who thrive in busy hospital settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ob laborist?

An Ob Laborist requires board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, strong clinical skills in labor and delivery management, and experience with acute maternal-fetal care. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and relevant hospital protocols is critical, along with any necessary state licensure and hospital credentialing. Excellent communication, teamwork, and decision-making abilities are essential soft skills for effectively collaborating with nurses, midwives, and other physicians during high-pressure situations. These competencies enable safe, timely, and coordinated maternal care, which is vital in the unpredictable and fast-paced environment of labor and delivery units.

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Infographic showing various Ob Laborist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $236,695 per year, or $113.8 per hour.

OB Laborist - St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford, MA

Southcoast Health System

New Bedford, MA • On-site

Other

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Overview
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
We are searching for a talented OB Laborist.
Hours: Full-time
Shift: Day/Evening 24-hour call weekend, holiday rotation
Location: St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford, MA
A career at Southcoast Health offers you:
  • A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
  • Generous Earned Time Off Package**
  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • 403B Retirement Plan with company match
  • Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
  • Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Coastal Southeastern Massachusetts - less than 30 minutes from Providence, Rhode Island and less than 1 hour from Boston, Massachusetts
Southcoast Health is focused on bringing together high-quality Physicians to deliver exceptional care and services. Southcoast Health is one of the largest and fastest growing health systems in New England. Southcoast Health Obstetrics & Gynecology is part of Southcoast Physicians Group which has grown to 800+ providers and still growing. Since its inception in 1996, Southcoast has become a sought-after destination for health care professionals. As a thriving part of the New England medical community, Southcoast Health offers practice excellence in an environment you want to call home.
Position Highlights
Exceptionally located on the southeastern coastline of Massachusetts - Southcoast Physicians Group is seeking an Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join its OB/GYN division as an OB Laborist. The OB Laborist will be an integral part of the team, which currently consists of 7 full-time OBGYN Physicians, 2 gynecologists, and 7 Certified Nurse Midwives. We are growing our OB Laborist program to better position our department with a solid work/life balance and expand our providers to serve our community with our best practice commitment.
Our OB Laborists and providers work together to offer patients and their families a seamless experience throughout their perinatal experience.
The OB Laborist will work at St. Luke's Hospital, in New Bedford, MA with expansion with our practice in the near future to serve our patients in Fall River, MA at Charlton Memorial Hospital, providing inpatient obstetrical and gynecologic care. Our hospitals are Level II Maternity Centers, with Level II level nursery care and the first in the New England area to have a special care nursery with combined mother/baby rooms. Our OB Laborists are only responsible for triage and inpatient level of care without any outpatient care responsibilities. The expectation is that the contracted OB Laborist will be responsible for a predetermined minimum number of 12-to-24-hour call shifts per month as detailed in the contract. A part time OB Laborist typically provides 24 hours of coverage weekly and a full time Ob Laboriist provides 48 hours of call coverage weekly.
This career opportunity will provide patient care within a high-volume, quality and patient care focused team approach in a thriving practice.
  • 9 physician practice supported by 7 Certified Nurse Midwives & Nurse Practitioners with reputation for quality and community commitment
  • Family Centered Unit at St. Luke's Hospital is a state-of-the-art maternity unit that offers the latest in maternity care and nominated yearly as Best Maternity Care
  • Approximately 1,800 deliveries per year
  • Board certified / board eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • State-of-the-art Level II Nursery staffed by Boston Children's Hospital physicians
  • 24-7 Maternal Fetal Medicine consultative/support/transfer Services with Women and Infants Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
  • On site Gynecologic Oncology Program led by Dr. Tina Robison, and affiliated with Tufts Medical Center with 24-7 consultative/support/transfer services
  • Urogynecology consultative/support/transfer and co-management, outpatient and inpatient
  • Opportunity to participate in scheduled OBGYN educational seminars and M&M conference held within the organization
  • Competitive salary with base plus productivity design and quality incentives
  • Sign-on Bonus / Relocation Assistance
  • Comprehensive benefit package / 41 days PTO / 6% match on retirement after 2 years
  • Malpractice coverage of $2M / $6M
Community Highlights
  • Situated less than 30 minutes southeast of Providence, RI and Cape Cod and within 60 minutes of Boston with convenient access to major highways
  • Four-season coastal living with sailing and boating in Buzzard's Bay with opportunity to live on the water
  • Conveniently located within 2-3 hours of multiple New England ski areas.
  • Options to live in desirable suburbs within Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
  • Multi-cultural communities with great family-oriented neighborhoods
  • Excellent private and public schools

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USD $175.00 - USD $204.00 /Hr.

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