Locum Tenens OB/GYN Physician Job - Inpatient Women's Health Coverage in Paducah, KY
Locum tenens OB/GYN physician opportunity in Paducah, Kentucky, offering inpatient hospital-based women's health coverage, labor and delivery call, and a chance to make a meaningful impact.
Join a locum tenens OB/GYN opportunity in Paducah, Kentucky, a welcoming western Kentucky community known for its scenic riverfront, historic downtown, and easy access to outdoor recreation. This inpatient, hospital-based obstetrics and gynecology role offers meaningful call coverage and the chance to make a strong impact in women's health alongside a collaborative care team.
Job Details
- Position: Locum Tenens OB/GYN Physician
- Location: Paducah, KY
- Setting: Inpatient, hospital-based obstetrics/gynecology coverage
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,270 - $7,420
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: As soon as credentialed
- Shift Duration: 12-hour days
- Call Coverage: 24-hour beeper/phone call, 7a-7a
- Schedule: Approximately 6-7 shifts per month with potential for additional coverage
- EMR: EPIC
- Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days, with possible expedited review based on need
Job Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Active Kentucky medical license or active IMLC required
- BLS certification required
- DEA registration required
- At least 1 year of recent OB/GYN physician experience required
- Must be available for the listed coverage dates
- Strong comfort with inpatient labor and delivery call coverage
- Ability to collaborate effectively with midwives, nursing staff, and the care team
Responsibilities
- Provide OB/GYN call coverage for inpatient and labor and delivery needs
- Manage routine deliveries and vaginal deliveries, including low forceps when appropriate
- Support decision-making for C-sections and manage complicated deliveries
- Handle C-sections for breech presentations, multiple births, abruptions, and other urgent situations
- Repair 3rd and 4th degree lacerations
- Provide GYN call coverage as needed
- Work closely with the care team to support safe, timely patient care
Apply now to explore this locum tenens OB/GYN physician job in Paducah, Kentucky and join a collaborative women's health team today.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
