Locums OBGYN Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 248,000 - 386,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment is seeking an OB/GYN for inpatient hospital coverage in Kentucky. The assignment includes November 25–29, with ongoing 6–7 shifts per month and 24-hour coverage. In-house and beeper/phone call are required, with weekend coverage.

You will deliver routine vaginal deliveries, evaluate patients for cesarean section decisions, and manage complicated deliveries including breech and VBAC. Board certification, KY license, BLS, and DEA are required.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in obstetrics and gynecology.
• Active Kentucky medical license.
• Basic Life Support(BLS) certification.
• CurrentDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine vaginal deliveries, including low-forceps deliveries.
• Evaluate patients and make clinical decisions regarding Cesarean sections.
• Manage complicated deliveries, including breech presentations, multiple births, and placental abruptions.
• Provide care for patients undergoing vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC).
• Perform repairs of third- and fourth-degree perineal lacerations.
• Provide obstetric and gynecologic emergency coverage.
• Respond to gynecologic call needs and inpatient consultations.
• Coordinate care with midwives and other clinical staff.

Job description

Schedule

• Coverage Dates: November 25–29
• Ongoing Coverage: 6–7 shifts per month, with potential for additional shifts
• Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM(24-hour coverage)
• Call Requirements: In-house and beeper/phone call
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Providers Needed: 1–3

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide routine vaginal deliveries, including low-forceps deliveries.
• Evaluate patients and make clinical decisions regarding Cesarean sections.
• Manage complicated deliveries, including breech presentations, multiple births, and placental abruptions.
• Provide care for patients undergoing vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC).
• Perform repairs of third- and fourth-degree perineal lacerations.
• Provide obstetric and gynecologic emergency coverage.
• Respond to gynecologic call needs and inpatient consultations.
• Coordinate care with midwives and other clinical staff.

Practice Details

• Setting: Inpatient,hospital-based
• Patient Population: Adult
• Inpatient/Outpatient: 100% inpatient
• Average PatientVolume: 1–6 patients per day
• Call Coverage: Required, includingGYN call
• Teaching or Leadership Responsibilities: None

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Active Kentuckymedical license
• Basic Life Support(BLS) certification
• CurrentDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration