We are seeking an OB/GYN Physician for ongoing locum coverage in Ketchikan, Alaska. This opportunity combines outpatient clinic, inpatient coverage, and OB/GYN call in a Critical Access Hospital setting.
Assignment Details
- Start Date: ASAP
- Current coverage through April 23, 2027
- Approximately 1 week per month
- 0.25 FTE coverage need
- Inpatient + outpatient responsibilities
Schedule
- Clinic: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Night call Monday Friday while providing clinic coverage
- Weekend 24-hour call Saturday/Sunday
- Approximately 7 days of first- or second-call coverage
- Call may occur in 2 3-day stretches with clinic days in between
- Coverage effectively requires 24-hour availability during assigned weekday blocks
Practice Setting
- Critical Access Hospital
- 25 beds, including 5 Labor & Delivery beds
- Clinic and hospital located within the same building
- Inpatient + outpatient OB/GYN
- Primarily adult patients with some pediatric and geriatric care
- Epic EMR
Patient Volume
- Approximately 10 clinic patients per day
- Approximately 0 2 Labor & Delivery patients
Clinical Responsibilities
- Full-scope general OB/GYN
- Outpatient clinic
- Inpatient rounding and admissions
- Labor & Delivery coverage
- OB/GYN emergency coverage
- ED consultations as needed
- No expectation for scheduled surgeries unless an additional hand or first assist is needed
Support
- A second OB/GYN is always available on call
- 24/7 Emergency Department coverage
- 24/7 Hospitalist coverage
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Alaska license does not need to be active at presentation
- Must be willing and able to move quickly through Alaska licensing
- BLS required
- Epic experience
- No prior malpractice cases due to credentialing requirements
Credentialing
- Standard credentialing: approximately days
- Emergency/fast privileges may be considered depending on the candidate
Ideal Candidate
An experienced OB/GYN Physician interested in approximately one week of coverage per month who is comfortable providing clinic, inpatient, Labor & Delivery, and call coverage. Candidates without an active Alaska license may be considered if they can move quickly through the licensing process.
