OB Hospitalist 7 or 14 Shifts Per Month Lafayette, Louisiana Join an expanding OB Hospitalist team in Lafayette offering a true inpatient only laborist model with predictable shift scheduling, strong specialty support, and consistent delivery volume. The role is focused entirely on inpatient obstetric care, with no clinic responsibilities or home call.
Position Highlights
- Inpatient Only: 100% OB Hospitalist role with no clinic responsibilities or home call
- 24/7 Hospitalist Model: Expanding toward a dedicated 24/7 model with 2 physicians on site per 12 hour shift
- Broad OB Scope: Manage L&D care, emergent and scheduled C sections, operative deliveries, ED GYN consultations, and inpatient rounding
- Clinical Support: CNMs, L&D RNs, lactation specialists, pregnancy navigators, and daytime APP coverage
- Specialty Support: In house anesthesia, on site neonatology, and employed MFM support for complex cases
- Delivery Volume: Approximately 2,500 annual deliveries across the service, with a typical volume of 2 to 4 deliveries per shift
Schedule
- Full time schedule of approximately 14 - 12/hour shifts per month or 7 - 24/hour shifts
- Rotating day and night shifts, including required weekends
- Fully shift based model with no call backs or remote responsibilities after shifts
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Sign on bonus and relocation assistance
- Quality bonus opportunities
- Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement matching
Candidate Requirements
- MD or DO with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Comfortable managing L&D, operative deliveries, and C sections in a high acuity environment
- Open to new graduates and experienced physicians
- Visa sponsorship considered
Live & Work in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette offers a strong sense of community with a rich food, music, and festival culture. Enjoy a lower cost of living, a variety of housing options, access to outdoor recreation, and convenient travel through regional airport access with larger metro areas nearby.
Apply or reach out to learn more about the shift schedule, inpatient model, and 24/7 team structure.
