Locum - Physician - OB/GYN Paducah, KY

Protean Med LLC; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Board Certified OB/GYN for locum coverage in Paducah, Kentucky. The role involves managing routine and complicated deliveries in a hospital setting with a strong midwife program. Candidates must hold an active KY license and be able to cover the specified dates.

Qualifications

• Board Certified OB/GYN with active KY license required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Must be able to cover specified dates without exception.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complicated deliveries including C-sections.
• Manage VBACs and repair severe lacerations.
• Provide decision-making for C-sections.

Skills

Decision-Making for C-Section

Complicated Delivery

Routine Delivery

Education

Board Certified

Active KY License

BLS Certified

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job Details:

• Practice Setting:Hospital/Call
• Reason for Coverage: Short staffed
  
• Total Number of Beds: 8
  
• No Other OB/GYNs Provide Coverage During Locums Coverage Dates
  
• Onsite Labs & Ultrasound
• Office Equipment: Hospital Labor and Delivery
  
• Low volume of C-section patients
• Average Number of Nursery Admissions Per Day: Varies. Usually under 10
• Delivery volume: 100 births last year
• Nursery Level: II
• Documentation System/EMR: Epic
  
• Strong midwife program;NO MIDWIFE TAKING FIRST CALL FOR THE WEEKEND LISTED

Required Procedures/Duties:

• Routine Delivery –Vaginal, Low Forceps
• Decision-Making for C-Section
• Complicated Delivery –C-Section, Breech, Multiple Births, Abruptions, etc
• VBAC’s
• Repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations

Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 30 Days

Submission Requirements

• Board Certified -REQUIRED
• Active KY License -REQUIRED
• BLS Certified -REQUIRED
• COVID Vaccinated -Preferred
• Must be able to cover dates listed above-REQUIRED, no exception