πΆ OB/GYN Physician Opportunity β Potsdam, New York | Locum Coverage
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Job description
π Location: Potsdam, New York
π Schedule: 24-Hour Call Coverage | 7:00 AM β 7:00 AM or 7:00 PM β 7:00 PM
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Coverage Dates: Multiple blocks between April β May 2026
π Contract: Locum Tenens Assignment
π₯ Position Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (MD/DO) for a locum coverage opportunity at a well-established acute care hospital in Potsdam, New York.
This assignment provides 24-hour first-call coverage supporting the hospitalβs OB/GYN department. The provider will work alongside a skilled clinical team managing both obstetric and gynecologic cases, ensuring high-quality patient care for women and newborns.
π¨ββοΈ Eligible Provider
βοΈ MD / DO β Obstetrics & Gynecology
βοΈ Board Certified (BC) Required
βοΈ Active New York Medical License Required
βοΈ BLS, ACLS, and NRP Certifications Required
βοΈ Minimum 2 years of recent OB/GYN experience
π Key Responsibilities
πΆ Manage labor and delivery cases including vaginal and cesarean deliveries
π©Ί Perform obstetric and gynecologic procedures as required
π Provide emergency and routine OB/GYN care during call coverage
π¬ Perform procedures such as D&C/D&E and gynecologic surgeries
π©ββοΈ Collaborate with anesthesiology and nursing staff for patient management
π» Document patient care using the EPIC EMR system
π₯ Practice Environment
π₯ Acute Care Hospital β 94 Beds
π©ββοΈ Support staff includes:
β’ 6 RNs (Day Shift)
β’ 5 RNs (Night Shift)
β’ 1 CNA per shift
β’ 1 Unit Clerk per shift
β’ Anesthesiologist on call at all times
π₯ Average patient volume: 15β20 patients per day
π» EPIC Electronic Medical Record system
π Medication system: Pyxis
βοΈ Procedures Required
β’ Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (SVD)
β’ Operative vaginal delivery (forceps or vacuum)
β’ Vaginal delivery repair
β’ Cesarean section
β’ Infant male circumcisions
β’ D&C / D&E procedures
β’ Laparoscopic, robotic, and abdominal gynecologic surgeries
π Schedule & Coverage Blocks
π 24-Hour Call Coverage (1st Call)
Preferred coverage blocks:
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Apr 6 (7p) β Apr 12 (7p)
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Apr 13 (7p) β Apr 16 (7a)
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May 1 (7a) β May 3 (7p)
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May 14 (7p) β May 17 (7p)
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May 18 (7p) β May 24 (7p)
The facility prefers full blocks but may consider partial coverage.
π©Ί Patient Population
π© Adults and pediatric obstetric patients requiring labor, delivery, and gynecologic care.
β οΈ Important Requirements
π Active New York medical license required prior to start
π» EPIC experience required
π Updated CV with no gaps greater than 30 days
βοΈ Malpractice history (if any) must include physician explanation
β¨ Additional Highlights
π Emergency privileges may be granted
βοΈ Travel expenses covered per facility guidelines
π€ Collaborative clinical team environment
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Flexible locum blocks available for experienced OB/GYN physicians
β¨ Interested in learning more or submitting a candidate?
Feel free to reach out for additional details!