Locum - Physician - Hospitalist - OB

JOB OVERVIEW

Practice Environment

• Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics/Gynecology

Schedule

• Physicians: 7 AM - 7 PM
• Midwives: 7 PM - 7 AM
• Call Coverage: Physician on call for midwives from 7 PM - 7 AM

Facility Features

• Onsite Laboratory: Yes
• Onsite Ultrasound: Yes
• Office Equipment: Not applicable (L&D unit)
• Support Staff: Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM)

Clinical Practice

• Low-Risk Pregnancy Percentage: Not applicable (focused on L&D)
• GYN Practice: Limited to emergency coverage for unassigned cases
• Nursery Level: III
• Electronic Medical Record System: Epic

Required Obstetrical Procedures Include

• Management of Low‑Risk Pregnancies (e.g., history of twins, toxemia, pyelonephritis)
• Management of High‑Risk Pregnancies (e.g., with toxemia, diabetes, Class II or higher cardiac conditions, chronic pulmonary issues, chronic renal disease)

Labor and Delivery Procedural Competencies Required

• Routine Vaginal Deliveries, Low Forceps Use
• Decision-Making for Cesarean Sections
• Complicated Deliveries including C-Sections, Breech, Multiple Births, Abruptions
• VBACs
• Repair of Third and Fourth Degree Lacerations

Gynecological Procedures Required

• Laparoscopic Diagnostics/Minor Procedures (e.g., Tubal Ligation, Laparoscopic Ovarian Ablation, Chromopertubation)
• Surgical Gynecology: Open procedures only

Credentialing Timeline

Approximately 120 days.

Reimbursement for Travel Costs

Includes flight, hotel accommodations, rental car, and mileage at the IRS standard rate.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certification highly preferred; must obtain during the credentialing process
• Ohio Medical License (candidates willing to obtain a license will be considered)
• A self‑query NPDB report required at the time of presentation (must be generated within the last 30 days)