Physician / Gynecology / Kentucky / Locum Tenens / Locums OB/GYN Job in Kentucky Job

We are seeking a qualified OB/GYN Physician for a locum tenens position in a small rural facility near Lexington, Kentucky. This is a great opportunity to provide essential care in a close-knit community. The facility has a level one nursery, well-equipped labor rooms, and experienced staff ready to support you.

Position Details:

• Role : OB/GYN Physician
• Shift : 24-hour call shifts (7 AM - 7 AM)
• Dates : October 28-31, November 22-December 6, 2024
• Weekend Requirements : Included as part of the on-call schedule
• On-Call Requirements : 24-hour call coverage
• Patient Load : Approximately 18-20 deliveries per month; about 45 triage patients per month

Responsibilities:

• Manage OB/GYN patients, including triaging those over 20 weeks gestation with OB complaints.
• Perform both vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
• Handle emergency GYN cases that present to the Emergency Department.
• Provide compassionate care to patients in labor and postpartum.

Facility Information:

• Small rural hospital with 1 triage room, 2 labor rooms, 1 C-section suite, and 6 postpartum rooms.
• Support from anesthesia staff, certified nurse midwives, and an experienced team of labor and delivery nurses (with 5-27 years of experience).
• Utilizes Epic EMR system.

Requirements:

• Must be Board Certified or truly Board Eligible within 5 years of training.
• Active Kentucky medical license required.
• DEA and BLS/ACLS certifications are necessary.
• Must have completed an accredited residency training program in obstetrics.
• Clean malpractice record highly preferred.
• Must have performed at least 100 deliveries and 50 major gynecological procedures in the past 24 months.

Credentialing Process :

• Expected credentialing time is approximately 2 months but can be expedited to meet the start date.
• Must demonstrate recent experience with deliveries and gynecological surgeries.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a rewarding locum tenens position. If you're interested, apply now using reference Job ID .