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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Physician/Gynecology/Louisiana/Any/Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 hours ago

through Friday 7 AM Physicians will remain in-house for the duration of their 24-hour shift Employed Loan Repayment Additional Info: OB/GYN'S will provide hospital coverage for both obstetrical and gynecological...

option for full scope, clinic only, or call only -Shift: Monday Thursday 8a-5p, Friday 8a-12p -Call: 1-2 weekends per month -Clinic volume: 18-20 patients per day-Delivery volume: 350 annually...

Physician/ObGyn/Louisiana/Locum tenens/Obstetrics Hospitalist

  • Jennings, LA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Jennings, LA
  • 21 hours ago

Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Laborist, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Obgyn, Ob/Gyn, Pregnancy, Newborn, Maternity, Physician, Healthcare, Health Care, Patient Care, Hospital, Medical,...

Our client in central Louisiana is seeking an OB/GYN to join an established practice within their medical group. This 241-bed facility employs approximately 1,600 associates and a medical staff of...

OB/GYN and OB Nocturnist

  • Monroe, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 1 day ago

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

  • New Iberia, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Iberia, LA
  • 1 day ago

Physician OB/GYN - Morbihan, LA New grads can apply! Job Type: Full-time Shift: Days (No on-call/weekends and nights) Job Summary: We are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible OB/GYN to join...

About the facility A Level 3 Trauma Center with 313 beds is seeking an OB/GYN for locum tenens coverage. About the facility location Lake Charles, LA is home to the Mardi Gras Museum which if full...

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 3 days ago

Ob/Gyn Hospitalist Opportunity Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Overview: Seeking an experienced BC OB/Gyn hospitalist to join a growing program in Alexandria, Louisiana....

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 3 days ago

At Ob Hospitalist Group there is a way! OBHG is looking for the modern obstetrician to join our Ob Hospitalist team at Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana!...

Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Kenner, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 4 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...

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

  • LA
  • 5 days ago
  • LA
  • 5 days ago

LA Licensed OB/GYN MD/DO Needed Caliber Healthcare Solutions has an opportunity available in LA for a OB/GYN Hospitalist MD/DO....

This opportunity involves working collaboratively with local obstetricians to ensure that every pregnant woman who presents to the hospital is cared for by an experienced physician every time....

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....

Physician OBGYN (Notional Opportunity)

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 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...

Physician/ObGyn - Urogynecology/Louisiana/Locum tenens/OB/GYN

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 9 days ago

A Level 3 Trauma Center with 313 licensed beds for this hospital is seeking an OB/GYN for locum tenens coverage. There is a separate womens center 54-bed facility with no OR but do triage if...

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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
42.1%
Bachelor's Degree
18.0%
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%