Locum - Physician - OB/GYN Paducah, KY
Updated 9/21/26
Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Paducah is a vibrant river city nestled at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers, offering a rich arts scene, historic downtown, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Known for its National Quilt Museum and thriving cultural district, Paducah provides an excellent quality of life with a low cost of living and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Location:
Paducah, KYPaducah is a vibrant river city nestled at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers, offering a rich arts scene, historic downtown, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Known for its National Quilt Museum and thriving cultural district, Paducah provides an excellent quality of life with a low cost of living and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Facility:
This facility is a well-established inpatient hospital-based setting offering comprehensive labor and delivery services to the Paducah community. The facility features a Level II Nursery, onsite labs, ultrasound, and full hospital labor and delivery equipment, with an annual delivery volume of 700-800 deliveries and 140-190 labor and delivery triage visits per month.Opportunity:
Board Certified/Board Eligible - Obstetrics and GynecologyJob Details:
- Provide locum OBGYN on-call coverage for EMTALA call coverage needs
- Schedule: 7a-7a with in-house and beeper/phone call coverage required
- Average of 1-6 patients per day in a 100% inpatient setting
- Perform routine deliveries including vaginal and low forceps deliveries
- Decision-making for C-sections and performance of C-sections required
- Manage complicated deliveries including breech, multiple births, and abruptions
- VBAC management required
- Repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations required
- GYN call coverage required
- Midwives will take call and deliver their own patients
- EMR/Documentation via EPIC
- Must have active Kentucky license or active IMLC
- Board Certified or Board Eligible through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology required
- BLS and DEA required
- Must be available for coverage November 25-29 with no exceptions
- Estimated credentialing timeframe of 90 days, with potential to expedite based on need
- Travel reimbursements approved for airfare, lodging, rental car, and mileage at IRS rate
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.By applying you agree to our Terms of Service