Laborist

Fargo, United States | Posted on 10/12/2026

• Call
  
  Schedule:
  
  24-hr Laborist coverage
• Call Type:
  In-House
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Reason for Coverage:
  Supplemental
• Support Staff;
  Midwives (must be comfortable working with them)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
  Covered

• Job
• Profession:
  Physician
• Specialty:
  Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location:
  
  Fargo, ND 58103
• Service Setting:
  Inpatient
• Coverage Type:
  Call Only
• Coverage Period:
  Nov 19, 2026 – Sep 01, 2027
• Call
  
  Schedule:
  
  24-hr Laborist coverage
• Call Type:
  In-House
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Reason for Coverage:
  Supplemental
• Support Staff;
  Midwives (must be comfortable working with them)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
  Covered

• Nov 20, 23-29
• Dec 3, 8, 14, 23-31
• Jan 1-3

• Case Mix: OB/GYN, Labor & Delivery, VBACs, C-sections
• Deliveries: 120/month

• Beds in Department: 16 LDRP rooms
• EMR System:
  Epic

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Temporary Privileges Available:
  Yes

• Required
  • Low & High Risk Pregnancy
  • FHR interpretation
  • OB Ultrasounds
  • Routine & complicated Delivery
  • VBACs, C-Section
  • Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations
  • Office and Surgical GYN

• Board: BC/BE
• Licenses: ND or IMLC
• Fellowship:
  Required
• Experience:
  
  Epic experience strongly preferred
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Comfortable working with a Midwife; comfortable with VBACs and c-sections

• Provide laborist coverage for obstetrics and gynecology in an inpatient setting
• Manage labor and delivery, including routine vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections
• Handle high-risk obstetric cases, including VBACs, breech deliveries, and multiple births
• Collaborate with midwives, nurses, and other healthcare staff to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Provide 24-hour in-house call coverage (3–4 shifts per month) with overnight stay at hotel until called in