Our client in Washington is seeking a skilled OB/GYN Physician for a 7-day assignment, commencing Dec 22, 2026. This critical role involves 24-hour shifts, providing essential care from emergency department coverage to managing both routine and complex deliveries. The selected physician will handle a diverse range of cases, including laboring patients, C-sections, vaginal deliveries, and emergency gynecological surgeries.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Be on call for the Emergency Department, managing deliveries and emergency gynecological cases.
- Evaluate patients in the ED and admit them to the OB unit or medical surgical floor.
- Admit and manage laboring patients.
- Perform surgical emergencies in the operating room.
- Coordinate follow-up plans and serve as a specialty consultant for family medicine physicians and certified nurse midwives.
- Perform C-sections, emergency gynecological surgeries, and vaginal deliveries.
Additional Information
- Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology required.
- EMR System: Epic.
- Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts (7a-7a).
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
