Specialty: OB/GYN
Coverage Type: Hospital
Start Date: ASAP / Current Gaps
Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
EMR: EPIC
License: Active Washington license required
Position OverviewA hospital in Washington is seeking an OB/GYN physician for locum tenens coverage due to backfill and coverage gaps.
FTE: 1.0
Setting: Hospital-based, inpatient coverage
Clinic privileges may also be requested if the need expands to include outpatient coverage
Patient Population: Adult women
Department Volume: Approximately 50-75 deliveries per month
Support: Other OB/GYN providers available; physician will not work solo
Rounding & Admissions: Both required
Call Details
24-hour call shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Approximately 2-6 deliveries per 24-hour shift
Occasional calls from the ED
Backup support from hospitalists
Call shifts are not formally restricted to in-house coverage; however, due to the patient volume, providers typically remain onsite during their shift, either actively working or resting onsite
Required Procedures
C-sections
D&C
Other inpatient OB/GYN procedures
Required Case Logs
Within the previous 24 months, providers must document:
At least 100 OB patients, including:
15 Cesarean sections
30 vaginal deliveries
At least 50 gynecology patients
Case documentation must demonstrate experience representative of the scope and complexity of the requested privileges.
Requirements
Board Certification in OB/GYN
Active Washington medical license required at the time of presentation due to credentialing turnaround time
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
EPIC experience preferred
Current Known Coverage Gaps
October 6, 2026: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
November 20, 2026: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
December 22, 2026: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
This opportunity offers a collaborative hospital environment with other OB/GYN providers and hospitalist support.
