Obstetrician Jobs in Louisiana

An Obstetrician is a medical professional, who plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry. They specialize in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive systems. Their job responsibilities include providing prenatal care, delivering babies, and offering postpartum care. These medical experts also handle pregnancy and childbirth complications like ectopic pregnancies, fetal distress, and high blood pressure disorders. Obstetricians also perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed during childbirth. Besides, they conduct routine checkups and provide health education regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care.

To become an Obstetrician, one needs to possess a range of important skills and certifications. They should have excellent manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and physical stamina as they often perform surgeries and procedures. Good interpersonal and communication skills are important as they interact with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. They must be board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or other recognized boards. Prior to becoming an Obstetrician, a person may have roles such as a Medical Intern, Medical Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology, or even a Gynecologist.

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 22 hours ago

Ochsner - Baton Rouge FT/PT Hours: Flexible Schedules Available Varies by Location Employed New Graduates Average Patients seen: Varies Call Schedule: Call rotation shared amongst physicians...

Exciting opportunity for a BC/BE Ob/Gyn Physician at our Shreveport area Medical Center! Employer will bill for all professional services associated with your practice of medicine. Initial...

Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings....

The City of Slidell sits just above the City of New Orleans, north of Lake Pontchartrain. Slidell is just a 25-minute commute to New Orleans. On the eastern edge of St. Tammany Parish, Slidell...

Physician - Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 21 days ago

Francis Cabrini is seeking a BC / BE O bstetrics and Gynecology physician to join an established practice in Alexandria, Louisiana. CHRISTUS St....

OB/GYN Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage

  • Melville, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • Melville, LA
  • 21 days ago

that present to the OB Triage, evaluate Private Physician patients in Triage when requested, and perform Antepartum, Post-partum and GYN rounds on unassigned/clinic patients that are on the OB/GYN Hospitalist...

Obstetrician/Gynecologist Job at CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Francis Cabrini is seeking a BC / BE O bstetrics and Gynecology physician to join an established practice in Alexandria, Louisiana. CHRISTUS St....

OB/GYN physician

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 24 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 24 days ago

COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) Full-time preferred, can consider part-time availability if needed POSITION DETAILS Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) Located in central LA, hour...

/Gynecology Clear and active Louisiana medical license...

Physician - OBGYN

  • Slidell, LA
  • 28 days ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 28 days ago

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned,...

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 30+ days ago

This physician-governed and -led clinic offersprehensive Primary Care and laboratory services and is rated as a level III Patient-Centered Medical Home....

OB/GYN and OB Nocturnist

  • Monroe, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 30+ days ago

This position is for an Assistant or Associate Professor of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. J1 visa accepted....

Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Kenner, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 30+ days ago

COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) Full-time preferred, can consider part-time availability if needed POSITION DETAILS Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) Located in central LA, hour...

Physician OBGYN (Notional Opportunity)

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at...

OBGYN Physician

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 45+ days ago

of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Tulane University School of Medicine is looking for an additional OB/GYN with an academic background for expansion of the department....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Local
National
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106,764

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Salary for Obstetrician Jobs in Louisiana

This is the average annual salary for Obstetrician jobs in Louisiana as reported by the BLS.

$278,660


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Obstetrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Obstetricians in Louisiana offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
42.0%
Bachelor's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
17.5%
High School or GED
7.9%
Associate's Degree
6.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Obstetricians in Louisiana
4-6 years
38.3%
10+ years
23.4%
None
21.0%
8-10 years
7.7%
2-4 years
6.7%
6-8 years
3.0%