One Unfilled OB/GYN Position Closes Your L&D Unit.
We Can Staff It in 21 Days.
Board-certified OB/GYNs for 24-hour call coverage, clinic backfill, and surgical day support. Every placement includes malpractice with tail coverage. Pre‑credentialed, ready to deploy.
The OB/GYN Shortage Is Closing L&D Units
Half of U.S. counties lack a single OB/GYN. Rural hospitals are closing labor and delivery units at an accelerating pace — 217 rural L&D units closed between 2014 and 2022 alone. When an OB/GYN retires, resigns, or takes extended leave, the hospital faces a binary choice: find coverage immediately or transfer all maternity patients to a facility 50+ miles away.
The financial impact is devastating. A community hospital with 500 annual deliveries generates $3–5M in L&D and newborn care revenue. Losing that revenue forces cuts in other departments. Losing the OB/GYN often means losing the hospital itself.
Locum OB/GYN coverage is the bridge. Locums One provides board-certified OB/GYNs for 24-hour call coverage, clinic backfill, and surgical day support — all with malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage. Our providers are pre-credentialed and can be on-site in 21 days (72 hours for emergency maternity leave coverage).
217 Closures
Rural L&D units closed between 2014–2022 due to OB/GYN shortages
50% of Counties
Have zero OB/GYNs — forcing patients to travel for maternal care
$3–5M Revenue
Annual L&D revenue at risk for a typical community hospital
What Our OB/GYNs Cover
From 24-hour L&D call to clinic backfill and surgical day support — board-certified OB/GYNs for every coverage model
24-Hour L&D Call
Single-OB or shared-call coverage for labor and delivery, emergency GYN consults, and unscheduled procedures. Our OB/GYNs are ACLS and NRP certified with $1M/$3M malpractice including tail.
Clinic Backfill
Outpatient OB/GYN clinic coverage for prenatal visits, well-woman exams, contraceptive counseling, and routine gynecologic care. Supports maternity leave and vacation gaps.
Surgical Day Support
OR coverage for cesarean sections, hysterectomies, laparoscopic procedures, and emergent GYN surgery. Pre-credentialed with verified surgical privileges.
Rural & Community
Solo coverage for rural community hospitals where a single OB/GYN covers L&D, emergency consults, and clinic follow-up. Experience with limited-resource settings.
Why Hospitals Choose Locums One for OB/GYN
Malpractice with tail included. Pre-credentialed. Ready for solo rural coverage.
Malpractice With Tail
Every OB/GYN carries $1M/$3M claims-made coverage with tail included. OB/GYN carries the highest malpractice risk — we never compromise on this.
72-Hour Emergency Fill
Pre-credentialed OB/GYNs ready for emergency maternity leave coverage within 72 hours of request
Transparent Pricing
15–22% markup vs. 40–50% industry standard. See exactly what the physician earns and what we retain
Solo-Capable Bench
OB/GYNs experienced in solo rural coverage — not just big-system physicians who have never worked without resident backup
For OB/GYNs: Why Locums One?
$5,500–$6,500/day for call coverage. Malpractice with tail included. Travel and lodging covered.
$5,500–$6,500/Day
24-hour call coverage pays $5,500–$6,500/day. Daytime clinic: $3,900–$4,200/day. Rural premiums add $500/day.
Malpractice + Tail Included
$1M/$3M claims-made with tail coverage included in the bill rate. OB/GYN malpractice can cost $100K+/year — we cover it.
Travel & Lodging Covered
Round-trip flights or mileage reimbursement plus furnished lodging within 60 miles. No out-of-pocket costs.
Block Schedule Friendly
Work 7–15 days per month and earn more than full-time permanent staff. Schedule flexibility is why physicians choose locums.
Credentialing Handled
We handle FCVS, state licensure, privileging packets, DEA registration, and background checks. You focus on patient care.
1099 Structure
Independent contractor status. S-Corp election, business deductions, solo 401k. Typically saves $40K–$80K annually in taxes.
Cross-Specialty Rate Reference
Locum Tenens Salary Guide 2026
Obstetrics & Gynecology locums currently earn $5,500–$6,500/day. 24-hour call coverage. Daytime clinic: $3,900–$4,200/day. Rural premiums add $500/day. Our master salary guide covers every specialty — with the agency margin math that shows exactly where your hourly rate comes from.
"Our only OB/GYN went on unexpected medical leave and we had 14 days to find coverage or close L&D. Locums One found a board-certified OB/GYN, got her credentialed, and she was taking call on day 16. She stayed for 4 months. We never transferred a single patient."
Frequently Asked Questions
OB/GYN coverage, answered directly
Ready to Solve Your OB/GYN Coverage Gap?
340+ board-certified OB/GYNs. 21-day average placement. 72-hour emergency deployment. Malpractice with tail included. One transparent bill rate.
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