Obstetrics & Gynecologist

JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Brattleboro, Vermont Service Setting: Call only Coverage Type: Call Only Coverage Period: Aug 15, 2026 – Ongoing Shift Schedule: Weekend and weekday coverage; 24-hr call (8a-8a), 12-hr call (8a-8p or 8p-8a) Call Ratio: Varies Reason for Coverage: Staffing shortage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: 50% low risk pregnancy, 50% high risk pregnancy; 60% GYN Average Daily Volume: 14-16 scheduled patients per day (clinic) Admissions: 1 nursery admission per day Case Mix: Full-spectrum OB/GYN including routine and high-risk deliveries, gynecological surgeries, and office procedures FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 7 Trauma Level: Non-Trauma Center EMR System: Cerner Community Works Office Equipment Available: Ultrasound in clinic, ultrasound at hospital (M-F 8a-4p), colposcope, LEEP, D & C, standard GYN equipment Specialty Backup Available: Other OB/GYNs and CNMs Support Staff Available: Clinic: 1 MA, 1 triage nurse; Birth Center: RNs as needed; CNMs often take primary call PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 90 days REQUIRED PROCEDURES Required Obstetrics Procedures Low Risk Pregnancy (i.e. History of Twins, Toxemia, Pyelonephritis, etc.) FHR Interpretation – NST/CST/FSE OB ultrasounds – Performance of Interpretation OB ultrasounds – Performance of Level I/Screening (Viability) Labor and Delivery 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 Gynecology Required Procedures Office/Minor Gynecology –IUD, Cystoscopy, Colposcopy, Cryosurgery, LEEP, etc. Surgical Gynecology – Open Laparoscopic Diagnostic/Minor Only-Tubal Ligation, LOA’s, Chromal Tubation Operative/Major (Includes Diagnostic) – Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovary Removal, Cystectomy, Extensive LOA’s JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified in OB/GYN Licenses: Active Vermont License or Universal License (IMLC) (or willing to obtain) Certifications: BLS, NRP Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history preferred; NPDB self-query report required at presentation Duties & Responsibilities Provide 24-hour and 12-hour call coverage for OB/GYN services including labor and delivery management, emergency C-sections, and gynecological emergencies. Perform routine and complicated deliveries, including VBACs, multiple births, and repair of lacerations. Conduct inpatient rounds and nursery admissions. Perform gynecological surgeries, including laparoscopic and open procedures, as well as office-based procedures (IUD, colposcopy, LEEP, etc.). Collaborate with certified nurse midwives, nursing staff, and support team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.