Locum OB/GYN needed in Elizabeth, NJ

OB/GYN Physician (Locum Tenens)

Location: Elizabeth, New Jersey
Schedule Type: Flexible Schedule
On-Call: No

Job Description:

Seeking a Board-Certified OB/GYN Physician for a locum tenens position starting in July 2025. This role requires 48 hours per week and includes coverage in Labor & Delivery, Women’s Health Center, and a Private OB/GYN Practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Labor & Delivery Coverage:

• Manage deliveries and provide emergency OB/GYN care
• Respond to OB/GYN emergencies in the ED when indicated
• Collaborate with Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), residents, and other hospital staff

Clinic & Office Duties:

• Provide patient care at the Women’s Health Center and Private OB/GYN Practice (8-hour shifts)
• See approximately 35 patients per clinic day
• Perform in-office procedures, including:
  • Colposcopy
  • Endometrial biopsy
  • Vulvar biopsy

Surgical Responsibilities:

• Perform gynecologic surgeries (open, laparoscopic, and robotic)
• Operate in collaboration with mid-level providers and hospital staff

Schedule & Work Assignment:

• Shift Hours:
  • 12-24 hour shifts in Labor & Delivery
  • 8-hour shifts in clinic settings (1-2 days per week)
• Total Weekly Hours: 48
• Breakdown of Duties:
  • Labor & Delivery (including ED consults)
  • GYN surgeries as scheduled
  • Outpatient clinic coverage at Women's Health Center and Private OB/GYN Practice

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Board Certification
• Experience in OB/GYN emergencies, surgeries, and office procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively with mid-level providers and support staff
• Proficiency with EMR systems:
  • Hospital EMR: SCM and GE
  • Clinic EMR: Athena and paper records

Support & Resources Available:

• Labor & Delivery Support:
  • 24/7 Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) coverage
  • 24/7 Neonatology and Anesthesia services
  • OB/GYN residents available
• Clinic & Surgical Support:
  • CNMs, APNs, RNs, Medical Assistants, and Ultrasound Technicians
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists available three days per week