OB/GYN Hospitalist Physician (Locum Tenens) Belleville, New Jersey
Ongoing Hospitalist Coverage Flexible 24-Hour & 12-Hour Shifts Zero Clinic Work
Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN Physician looking for a streamlined, inpatient-focused locum tenens opportunity in northern New Jersey? Clara Maass Medical Center, an affiliate of RWJBarnabas Health, is seeking an experienced OB/GYN Hospitalist to provide ongoing Labor & Delivery coverage. Offering in-house hospitalist shifts, a manageable delivery volume, zero outpatient clinic duties, and a supportive clinical team, this role provides excellent scheduling flexibility through the end of 2026.
The Opportunity Step into an established inpatient maternal health service, working alongside skilled Labor & Delivery nursing staff and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs).
Clinical Scope: Provide dedicated, in-house obstetrical hospitalist coverage. Primary responsibilities include:
Labor & Delivery floor management and OB triage evaluations
Attending vaginal deliveries and performing Cesarean sections
Conducting D&C procedures and urgent gynecological emergency management
Unassigned patient management and primary physician coverage for L&D
The Schedule: Flexible scheduling options featuring a blend of shift lengths:
24-Hour Shifts: 8:00 AM 8:00 AM (in-house / restricted call)
12-Hour Day Shifts: 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
No outpatient clinic duties or private office call obligations.
Volume & Environment: Paced, community hospital environment averaging 3 to 7 deliveries per day alongside routine OB triage.
Team & Technology: Practice independently as the attending physician on L&D with collaborative CNM support on site. Charting and orders are managed through Epic EMR.
Candidate Requirements Board Status: Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Licensure: Active, unencumbered New Jersey State Medical License preferred.
Clinical Readiness: Full comfort independently managing inpatient L&D floors, emergency OB consults, surgical C-sections, and acute floor procedures.
If you are an OB/GYN physician seeking a predictable, inpatient-only locum assignment in New Jersey, we invite you to apply. This role is vital for supporting regional maternal healthcare access apply today to connect with our recruitment team!
