OB/GYN Physician
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Joplin, Missouri, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/26/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Joplin, MO
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Apr 29, 2024 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Call Only
Call Schedule: 1 weekend/month
- Weekday; 7p-7a
- Weekend: 12-24 hrs; Fri (5p) - Mon (7a)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:4
• Call Response Time: 20 min
• Callback %: 50
• Patient Census: 15
• Patient Seen: 10
• Deliveries per Year: 1500
• Admissions: 5
• Rounding included: Yes
• Support Staff: 12 RNs
• Procedures:
- Low risk pregnancy
- FHR interpretation (NST/CST/FSE)
- Amniocentesis
- Routine delivery: Vaginal, Low forceps, Decision-making for c-section
- Complicated delivery: C-section, Breech, Multiple births, Abruptions, VBAC's
- Surgical GYN:
- Open
- Laparoscopic Diagnostic/minor only: Tubal Ligation, LOA's, Chronal Tubation
- Operative/Major (includes Diagnostic): Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovary Removal, Cystectomy, Extensive LOA's
• Beds in Dept: 18
• Trauma Level: II
• EMR: Epic
• Other Info:
- Weekday mornings, providers would round on their own patients
- On Sat and Sun morning, only the call physician rounds on all patients
- This would also involve covering the ER, and might result in an occasional D&C, management of ectopic, emergent GYN surgery, GYN readmit, though this is not a frequent occurrence
• Hospital Privileges required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active MO License or IMLC
• BC
• ACLS