Obstetrics Hospitalist - Laborist - New Orleans, ...

OB Hospitalist (Laborist) Opportunity in New Orleans, LAYou'll step into a high-volume OB service where your presence matters from triage through delivery and urgent consults. This is a full-time OB Hospitalist/Laborist role built for physicians who enjoy hands-on L&D coverage with strong backup and resources. If you're looking for a schedule that's concentrated into fewer shifts while staying clinically sharp, let's talk.Practice OverviewYou'll join an established OB hospitalist program providing 24/7 L&D coverage at a respected community hospitalTeam support includes employed OB/GYNs, 4-5 laborists, midwives, APPs, experienced L&D RNs, and resident coverage in triageRobust backup structure: an OB/GYN is on back-up call and a faculty member is always on call for added supportHigh-acuity capability with onsite MFM consults, Level III NICU, and advanced maternal level of care; complex OB kept in-house (VBACs, twins, accreta, ectopics)Schedule24-hour shifts (7a-7a), typically 5-6 shifts per monthNo back-to-back shifts; schedule built with flexibility within reasonPrimary focus on OB coverage: unassigned patients, L&D floor coverage, and collaborative triage with residents/facultyCall room provided (bed and workstation) to support a sustainable 24-hour modelCompensation & BenefitsBase pay: $302,400 for 6 shifts/monthExtra shifts: $4,200 per additional 24-hour shift; $2,100 per 12-hour shiftPTO option: 7 days/year, with ability to cash out (valued at $29,400)Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life, short/long-term disability, 401(k), CME up to $2,500/year, and reimbursement for licensure/DEA/professional associationsCandidate RequirementsBoard Eligible or Board Certified in OB/GYNOpen to new grads; experienced physicians also welcomedComfort with L&D coverage and urgent decision-making; opportunity for emergent GYN cases if desiredVisa sponsorship available; AMG and IMG candidates consideredCommunity & Location HighlightsLive and work in New Orleans-iconic neighborhoods, renowned cuisine, and a year-round calendar of festivals and live musicEasy access to waterfront scenery and outdoor activities along the Mississippi RiverStrong cultural amenities: historic architecture, museums, performing arts, and legendary diningMajor metro convenience with airport access and a wide range of housing options across the regionReach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.

Created: 2026-04-01