OB Hospitalist / Laborist Physician
$180-$250 per Hour | Approximately 12 Shifts Per Month
Women-Owned & Physician-Led Private Practice
Beth Israel Lahey Health Affiliation
Teaching Opportunities Available
Essex County OB/GYN is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN physician to join our Laborist team on Massachusetts' beautiful North Shore.
This opportunity offers the ability to focus exclusively on inpatient obstetrics and gynecology while enjoying a predictable schedule, competitive compensation, extensive clinical support, and the collegial culture of one of the region's largest independent women's health practices.
As healthcare continues to consolidate, Essex County OB/GYN remains proudly independent, women-owned, physician-led, and free from private equity involvement.
Position Highlights
$180-$250 per hour based on experience and qualifications
Approximately 12 shifts per month
Flexible mix of day and night shifts
2,000 deliveries annually
No outpatient office responsibilities
No patient panel management
No routine inbox management
Women-owned and physician-led practice
Beth Israel Lahey Health affiliated hospital
Teaching opportunities with medical students
Stable, collaborative physician group
Opportunity for additional shifts if desired
Excellent benefit package
High-Volume Obstetrics with Exceptional Support
Our labor and delivery service manages approximately 2,000 births annually , providing physicians with a rewarding blend of routine and complex obstetrical care.
Laborists practice within a highly collaborative coverage model designed to support both patient safety and physician satisfaction.
At all times, physicians have access to:
Dedicated laborist physician coverage
Certified Nurse Midwife coverage
Private attending physician support
One to two additional providers available for backup coverage 24 hours a day
Our physicians are never practicing in isolation and benefit from a team-based approach that promotes collaboration during routine care, high-volume periods, and obstetric emergencies.
Outstanding Clinical Resources
Physicians enjoy access to comprehensive hospital resources including:
24-hour in-house anesthesia coverage
Level II Special Care Nursery
Experienced labor and delivery nursing teams
Maternal-Fetal Medicine collaboration
Neonatal stabilization and specialty newborn care
Emergency surgical support
Beth Israel Lahey Health specialty referral network
These resources allow physicians to provide high-quality care within a well-supported clinical environment.
Join an Exceptional Women's Health Team
Work alongside:
14 OB/GYN physicians
12 Certified Nurse Midwives
8 Advanced Practice Providers
Experienced labor and delivery nurses
Dedicated anesthesia team
Neonatal care specialists
Maternal-Fetal Medicine consultants
Our collaborative model allows laborists to focus on patient care while benefiting from extensive clinical and administrative support.
Teaching Opportunities
Physicians interested in education have opportunities to work with and mentor medical students during their clinical rotations.
This position offers the ability to remain involved in teaching and mentorship while enjoying the flexibility and work-life balance of a laborist practice.
About Essex County OB/GYN
Essex County OB/GYN is one of the largest and most established women's health practices on Massachusetts' North Shore.
We are proud to be:
Independent and physician-led
Women-owned and operated
Free from private equity ownership
Committed to physician autonomy and collaborative care
Dedicated to providing comprehensive women's healthcare across the lifespan
Our physicians enjoy a collegial environment, strong clinical support, and a culture that prioritizes both excellent patient care and physician well-being.
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure
Strong obstetrical and surgical skills
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Desire to work within a collaborative team environment
Join a respected, growing women's health organization where you can focus on inpatient obstetrics, teach future physicians, and practice within a supportive team dedicated to exceptional care.