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Locum - Physician - OB/GYN

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What they do

An Obstetrician (OB) or Gynecologist (GYN) is a physician who specializes in women's reproductive health and pregnancy. These doctors also treat issues specific to women such as breast cancer, hormonal disorders, and cervical cancer.

$233,544 / year median in Kentucky

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Coverage Details:
  • - •
Dates of Coverage:
  • 6-7 days per month, with potential for additional days.
  • Schedule:
  • 7 AM to 7 AM.
  • Call Coverage:
  • Yes, entails both in-house and beeper/phone call responsibilities.
  • Average Call Back Hours:
  • Daily midwife coverage.
  • Number of Providers Needed:
  • 1-3.
  • Reason for
Coverage:
  • EMTALA call coverage.
  • Practice Setting:
  • Inpatient/Hospital-based.
  • Patient Demographics:
  • - •
Population:
  • Adult patients.
  • Patient Mix:
  • 100% inpatient.
  • Average Daily Census:
  • 1-6 patients.
  • Trauma Level:
  • Not applicable.
  • Required Clinical Skills and Responsibilities:
  • Management of routine vaginal deliveries, including low forceps deliveries. Clinical decision-making for cesarean sections. Handling complicated deliveries, including C-sections, breech presentations, multiple births, and abruptions. Conducting vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Repair of third and fourth-degree perineal lacerations.
  • Documentation and Technology:
  • - •
EMR System:
  • EPIC.
  • Facility and Operations:
  • Onsite lab and ultrasound facilities available.
Practice includes a hospital-based labor and delivery suite. Low volume of cesarean deliveries expected. Midwives will be responsible for call duties and delivering their own patient caseload. -
Nursery Level:
II. -
Annual Delivery Volume:
Approximately 700-800 total deliveries.
L&D Triage Visits:
140-190 per month.
  • Qualifications Required:
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (mandatory).
Active Kentucky medical license or participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) (mandatory). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (mandatory). Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration (mandatory).