Locums OBGYN NEEDED IN KY
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Job description
Location: Somerset, KY
Somerset, Kentucky offers a charming small-town atmosphere with beautiful natural surroundings, including Lake Cumberland which provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The city combines a relaxed lifestyle with the amenities needed for comfortable living and professional growth.
Facility:
This regional medical facility is a significant healthcare provider in the area, featuring dedicated obstetrics and gynecology services with two operating rooms specifically for C-sections and emergencies. The facility maintains 23 beds in the department and provides comprehensive maternal care in a supportive environment.
Opportunity: ABMS Board Certification - Obstetrics and Gynecology
This is an excellent opportunity for an OB/GYN physician looking for a hospitalist position in a well-established medical facility serving the Somerset community and surrounding areas.
Job Details:
- OB/GYN Hospitalist position requiring 24-hour shifts on the unit
- Average of 8 patient encounters per shift
- Must have a Kentucky medical license
- Clean background check required
- BLS and PALS certifications required
- Required skills include management of low and high-risk pregnancies
- FHR interpretation (NST/CST/FSE) experience required
- Proficiency in OB ultrasounds (Level I/Screening and Level II/Targeted)
- Experience with amniocentesis procedures
- Ability to perform various delivery methods including vaginal, low forceps, and C-sections
- Experience with complicated deliveries including breech, multiple births, abruptions, and VBACs
- Capable of repairing 3rd and 4th-degree lacerations
- Surgical gynecology skills required for open, laparoscopic, and operative procedures
- Candidates must be able to drive to the location (no airfare provided)
- Position starts ASAP and is ongoing
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice insurance included.