OBGYN Physician

• Shift Schedule: 7a-7a (24-hour call), 6-7 shifts per month
• Call Type: In-House, Beeper/Phone Call
• Reason for Coverage: EMTALA Call Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

Job Overview

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Paducah, KY
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: 7a-7a (24-hour call), 6-7 shifts per month
• Call Type: In-House, Beeper/Phone Call
• Reason for Coverage: EMTALA Call Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Average Daily Volume: 1-6 patients per day
• Case Mix: Obstetrics, including vaginal deliveries, C-sections, VBACs, etc.

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Hospital Labor and Delivery equipment

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days (can be expedited)

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• 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

Job Requirements

• Board: Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
• Licenses: Active KY license or Universal License (IMLC)
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: BLS

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide on-call coverage for OBGYN services, including EMTALA call.
• Perform routine vaginal deliveries and low forceps deliveries.
• Make decisions and perform C-sections for complicated deliveries.
• Manage VBACs and repair 3rd and 4th degree lacerations.
• Collaborate with midwives who also take call and deliver their own patients.