General | Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology) | 13-Week Travel Contract – Modesto, CA

Locum Tenens OB/GYN Laborist Physician – Hospital-Based Labor & Delivery | Modesto, CA (95350)

Locum Tenens OB/GYN Laborist Physician — Modesto, CA. Flexible 12- and 24-hour hospital shifts; immediate starts available. Join a collaborative maternal-fetal care team in California’s Central Valley and provide high-quality obstetrics & gynecology care.

Job Details

• Position: Locum Tenens OB/GYN Physician (Laborist) — hospital-based laborist role, obstetrics & gynecology
• Location: Modesto, CA 95350 — Central Valley, easy access to the Bay Area and Sierra Nevada; ideal for candidates seeking California locum tenens opportunities and Modesto healthcare jobs
• Setting: Hospital-based Labor & Delivery (OB/GYN Unit)
• Start Date: June 1, 2026 (ASAP start available)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, with potential for ongoing coverage
• Shifts: 12-hour and 24-hour shifts available
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,260 – $3,390
• Patient Encounters Per Shift: 10–15
• Beds in Department: 3

Job Requirements

• MD or DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Active California medical license (or eligibility to obtain) — CA license strongly preferred for locum tenens OB/GYN roles
• Minimum 1 year of recent OB/GYN clinical experience; recent Labor & Delivery and operative delivery experience required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Experience managing low- and high-risk pregnancies (high-risk experience preferred)
• Proficiency in fetal heart rate interpretation (NST/CST/FSE) and intrapartum fetal monitoring
• Ability to perform and interpret OB ultrasounds (Level I required, Level II preferred)
• Experience with vaginal deliveries, operative vaginal deliveries (forceps/vacuum), C-sections, breech and multiple births
• Competence in third- and fourth-degree laceration repair
• Comfort with office and minor gynecologic procedures (IUD insertion/removal, colposcopy, LEEP, cystoscopy, cryosurgery)
• Proficiency in surgical gynecology (open, laparoscopic, and major operative procedures) when needed

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive labor and delivery coverage as a hospital-based Laborist — primary OB/GYN physician for in-house obstetric care
• Manage routine and complicated deliveries; make timely decisions for cesarean delivery and operative management
• Evaluate and manage obstetric emergencies (e.g., abruptions, preeclampsia, hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia)
• Perform and interpret OB ultrasounds and continuous fetal monitoring to support maternal-fetal care
• Conduct office-based gynecologic procedures and urgent gynecology care as needed
• Perform surgical gynecology cases when indicated (open, laparoscopic, and major surgeries)
• Collaborate closely with anesthesia, neonatology, nursing, and ancillary services to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR for all patient encounters and communicate care plans with the multidisciplinary team

Apply now to join a dedicated team in Modesto, CA and advance your career in obstetrics & gynecology. Locum tenens OB/GYN physician positions in California fill quickly — submit your CV today to be considered for this laborist opportunity.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.