Seeking aBoard-Certified or Board-Eligible Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) Physicianfor locum tenens coverage in an inpatient hospital setting in Paducah,Kentucky. This role provides essential EMTALA call coverage, includingobstetric deliveries, emergency gynecologic care, and management of complexlabor and delivery cases.
Schedule Coverage Dates: November 25-29
Ongoing Coverage: 6-7 shifts permonth, with potential for additional shifts
Shift: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM(24-hour coverage)
Call Requirements: In-house andbeeper/phone call
Weekend Coverage: Required
Providers Needed: 1-3
Clinical Responsibilities Provide routinevaginal deliveries, including low-forceps deliveries.
Evaluate patients andmake clinical decisions regarding Cesarean sections.
Manage complicateddeliveries, including breech presentations, multiple births, and placentalabruptions.
Provide care forpatients undergoing vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC).
Perform repairs ofthird- and fourth-degree perineal lacerations.
Provide obstetric andgynecologic emergency coverage.
Respond togynecologic call needs and inpatient consultations.
Coordinate care withmidwives and other clinical staff.
Practice Details Setting: Inpatient,hospital-based
Patient Population: Adult
Inpatient/Outpatient: 100% inpatient
Average PatientVolume: 1-6 patients per day
Call Coverage: Required, includingGYN call
Teaching orLeadership Responsibilities: None
Requirements Board Certified orBoard Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Active Kentuckymedical license
Basic Life Support(BLS) certification
CurrentDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
