Obstetrician Jobs in La Mesa, CA

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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A hospital with a level III NICU is seeking an OB/GYN for locum tenens coverage. The facility is located in La Mesa, California. Scope of coverage needed includes 24-hour in-house shifts from 8:00...

Locums Escondido, California, OB/GYN Hospitalist Job

  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Yes Circumcisions required No Hospitalists back up midwives Yes Hospitalists back up family practice Yes Backup available to hospitalists Yes Volume & Staffing: Total Hospital Deliveries (monthly avg...

Obstetrics and Gynecology - OB Hospitalist Job at Ob Hospitalist Group in Escondido, CA

  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 16 days ago

OB/GYN Hospitalist Role Includes: OB/GYN triage & evaluation Fetal monitoring Delivery attendance & surgical assist Gynecologic emergency care Guaranteed shifts with flexible block scheduling No on-call...

OB/GYN Physician

  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 17 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking OB/GYN Physicians to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals. About Us At KPG Healthcare, our goal is to make the highest quality and most...

Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology - Hospitalist in California

  • La Mesa, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA
  • 28 days ago

Are you an OB Hospitalist searching for your next exciting locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTAs healthcare partners in California might just be the opportunity for you!...

Obstetrics / Gynecology - Hospitalist

  • La Mesa, CA
  • 29 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA
  • 29 days ago

Job Details: Are you an OB Hospitalist searching for your next exciting locum tenens opportunity?...

OB/GYN Hospitalist Redefining Maternal Care in Vibrant Coastal Chula Vista

  • Chula Vista, CA (9 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (9 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The center supports a range of family-centered services, including cord blood banking and comprehensive gynecologic care....

OBGYN Physician

  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Compensation Details: Compensation commensurate with experience Compensation Details: Compensation commensurate with experience

Ob/Gyn Hospitalist

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The hospitalist position would ideally be someone who is able to work nights, weekends, and day shifts at both SDM(San Diego ) and SMMC (San Marcos).These shifts would mostly be on labor and deliver...

Demographic Data for La Mesa, CA

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Obstetrician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Obstetrician Jobs in La Mesa, CA

This is the average annual salary for Obstetrician jobs in La Mesa, CA as reported by the BLS.

$282,860


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Obstetrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Obstetricians in La Mesa, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
42.1%
Bachelor's Degree
18.4%
Master's Degree
17.4%
High School or GED
7.7%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Obstetricians in La Mesa, CA
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%