Obstetrics & Gynecologist

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: A-MD-70264 Profession: Physician Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Paducah, KY Service Setting: Inpatient/Hospital-Based Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: 2027 Dates TBD – Ongoing Shift Schedule: 7a-7a (24-hour call shifts), 6-7 per month Call Type: In-House and Beeper/Phone Call Call Ratio: N/A Reason for Coverage: EMTALA Call Coverage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adult Average Daily Volume: 1-6 patients per day Case Mix: OB/GYN, including deliveries, C-sections, GYN emergencies FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: N/A EMR System: EPIC Office Equipment Available: Hospital Labor and Delivery equipment Support Staff Available: Midwives and nursing staff PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 90 days (can be expedited) REQUIRED PROCEDURES Routine Vaginal Delivery & Low Forceps Decision-Making for C-Section Complicated Delivery – C-Section, Breech, Multiple Births, Abruptions VBACs Repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations GYN Call coverage JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology Licenses: Active Kentucky license or Universal License (IMLC) DEA: Active DEA certification Certifications: BLS Duties & Responsibilities Provide obstetrical and gynecological care during on‑call shifts Perform routine vaginal deliveries, low‑forceps deliveries, and VBACs Manage complicated deliveries including C‑sections, breech, multiple births, and abruptions Repair 3rd and 4th degree lacerations Cover GYN call, including assessment and management of gynecologic emergencies