Location:Hazard, KY
Hazard is nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky, offering stunning natural scenery and a close-knit community atmosphere. The area provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact serving a rural community while enjoying the beauty of the surrounding mountain region.
Facility:This regional medical center serves as a critical healthcare resource for the surrounding eastern Kentucky community. The facility features a 5-bed department and is a Level 4 trauma center, providing essential obstetric and gynecological services to an underserved rural population.
Opportunity:Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Job Details:- Call only position - no clinic responsibilities
- Specific dates required: 11/24/2026 (orientation) through 11/30/2026 7am, and 12/22/2026 (orientation) through 12/28/2026 7am
- Approximately 2 patient encounters per shift
- Board certification required with active KY license or IMLC eligibility
- ABLS, ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
- Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days
- Manage low risk pregnancies with full delivery services
- Perform FHR interpretation including NST/CST/FSE
- Conduct OB ultrasounds (Level I and Level II) with performance and interpretation capabilities
- Perform routine deliveries including vaginal and low forceps
- Decision-making for c-sections required
- Manage complicated deliveries including c-sections, breech, multiple births, abruptions, and VBACs
- Repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations required
- Perform office and minor gynecology procedures including IUD, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP
- Provide surgical gynecology services including open, laparoscopic diagnostic/minor, and operative/major procedures
- Lodging available at Hampton Inn or Holiday Inn in Hazard, KY
- Nearest airports are Lexington, KY and Knoxville, TN
Compensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
