Locum Tenens OB/GYN Physician – Clinic & Call | Ongoing Opportunity | Hood River, OR
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon. This assignment combines outpatient clinic responsibilities with inpatient call coverage, offering a balanced practice in a supportive community hospital.
The provider will deliver comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care, including routine office visits, in-office procedures, deliveries, emergency gynecologic cases, and minor surgical procedures. The facility utilizes Epic EMR and is seeking either one full-time provider or two physicians willing to share coverage.
Job Responsibilities
Perform annual exams, prenatal care, gynecologic evaluations, and follow-up visits.
Manage labor and delivery patients while on call.
Perform vaginal deliveries and provide postpartum care.
Evaluate and manage gynecologic emergencies, including ectopic pregnancies.
Perform minor gynecologic procedures and assist with OR cases as needed.
Provide inpatient consultations and emergency coverage during assigned call shifts.
Collaborate with nursing staff, specialists, and hospital teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
Document patient encounters accurately using Epic EMR.
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 3–5 years of residency) in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Active Oregon medical license.
Current DEA registration.
Current BLS and NRP certifications.
Ability to obtain both Obstetric and Gynecology hospital privileges.
Recent OB and GYN case logs from the past 24 months sufficient for privileging.
Experience performing office procedures, deliveries, and emergency gynecologic surgery.
Strong communication and collaborative practice skills.
Working Hours
Assignment: Ongoing
Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call
Practice Setting: Outpatient & Inpatient
Clinic Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Call Coverage
Weeknight Beeper Call: 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekend 24-Hour Beeper Call: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Scheduling Options
Full-time preferred
One week on / one week off
Two weeks on / two weeks off
Approximately 15 patients per clinic day
Average 0–2 deliveries during a 24-hour call shift
Guaranteed 8 hours per clinic day
Overtime applies after 9 hours
Hospital privileges required
Skills
Vaginal deliveries.
Prenatal and postpartum management.
Emergency gynecologic surgery.
Management of ectopic pregnancies.
Office-based gynecologic procedures.
Epic EMR documentation.
Strong surgical judgment and patient communication.
Ability to manage both outpatient clinic and inpatient call responsibilities.