Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kentucky is seeking a Board Certified OB/GYN for locum coverage due to staffing shortages. The role involves routine deliveries, decision-making for C-sections, and managing complex cases. Candidates must hold an active KY license and BLS certification. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a strong midwife program.

Qualifications

• Board Certified OB/GYN required.
• Active KY medical license needed.
• BLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine deliveries and manage low forceps.
• Make decisions regarding C-sections and handle complicated deliveries.
• Repair severe lacerations as necessary.

Skills

Decision-Making for C-Section

Routine Delivery Vaginal

Repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations

Education

Board Certified

Active KY License

BLS Certified

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