Obstetrics & Gynecologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Richland, WA 99352
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour in-house call shifts, 5-8 shifts per month
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Same as shift schedule (24-hour in-house call)
  
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Call Ratio: TBD
  
• Call Response Time: On site
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Vendor
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult and adolescent female patients
  
• Average Daily Volume: 25 patients/day
  
• Admissions: TBD
  
• Phone Consults: Yes
  
• Case Mix: Emergent OB/GYN cases from the ED – hysterectomy, ectopic pregnancy, D&C, ovarian cystectomy, hysteroscopy, IUD insertions, abscess, post-hysterectomy complications, exploratory laparotomy
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Specialty Backup Available: 5 midwives support MD providers on Labor & Delivery
  
• Support Staff: RNs: TBD, MAs: TBD, PA/NPs: 13, Office Staff: TBD
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • Low risk pregnancy
    
  • High risk pregnancy
    
  • FHR interpretation - NST/CST/FSE
    
  • OB Ultrasounds - Performance of, interpretation
    
  • Routine delivery
    
  • Vaginal
    
  • Low forceps
    
  • Decision-making for c-section
    
  • Complicated delivery
    
  • C-section
    
  • Breech
    
  • Multiple births
    
  • Abruptions
    
  • VBAC's
    
  • Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations
    
• Preferred
  • Level I/Screening (viability)
    
  • Level II/Targeted (anatomic)
    
  • Surgical gynecology (Open, Laparoscopic diagnostic/minor only - tubal ligation, LOA's, chronic tubation, Operative/major (includes diagnostic) - ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOA's, Stage III/IV endometriosis, A&P repair, vaginal hysterectomy, abdominal hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, resection of uterine septum, ablation, myomectomy, uterine suspension)
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Certified required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in WA or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Certifications: BLS
  
• Fellowship: Preferred
  
• Experience: Experience in high-acuity Obstetrics & Gynecology preferred
  
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Epic EMR, ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour in-house call coverage for the OB/GYN department
  
• Manage emergent gynecological and obstetric cases presenting to the Emergency Department
  
• Perform a broad range of procedures including hysterectomy, ectopic pregnancy management, D&C, ovarian cystectomy, hysteroscopy, IUD insertions, abscess drainage, post-hysterectomy complication management, and exploratory laparotomy
  
• Collaborate with hospital midwives (5) to coordinate labor and delivery care
  
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic EMR