OB/GYN Locums in Paducah, KY | Nov 25–29 | 24-Hour Call Coverage
Job at a glance
Job description
Specialty
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Description
Noor Locums is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Obstetrician-Gynecologist for a hospital-based locum tenens opportunity in Paducah, Kentucky. Immediate priority coverage is needed November 25–29, 2026, with potential for approximately 6–7 shifts per month and additional coverage as needed.
This opportunity focuses on inpatient obstetric and gynecologic call coverage, including routine and complicated deliveries, cesarean section decision-making, and GYN emergencies. Midwives provide daily coverage and manage their own patients, while the physician supports hospital call needs.
Opportunity Highlights
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Priority Thanksgiving coverage: November 25–29, 2026
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Potential for 6–7 shifts per month, with additional shifts possible
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24-hour call shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM
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Inpatient, hospital-based practice
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Approximately 1–6 patients per day
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Midwife support for routine labor and delivery
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Level II nursery
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Onsite laboratory and ultrasound services
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EPIC electronic medical record
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Travel reimbursement may be available for airfare, lodging, rental car, and eligible mileage
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Provide 24-hour inpatient OB/GYN call coverage.
Manage routine vaginal deliveries and low-forceps deliveries.
Evaluate patients and make clinical decisions regarding cesarean sections.
Manage complicated deliveries, including cesarean sections, breech presentations, multiple births, and placental abruptions.
Provide care for patients undergoing vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
Repair third- and fourth-degree obstetric lacerations.
Provide gynecologic emergency call coverage.
Assess obstetric patients and coordinate appropriate treatment and escalation of care.
Collaborate with midwives and other hospital staff to support safe labor and delivery services.
Document patient care in EPIC.
Qualifications
Active Kentucky medical license or active IMLC eligibility as specified by the assignment.
BLS certification required.
DEA registration required.
Must be available for the November 25–29, 2026 coverage period.
Experience managing routine and complicated deliveries required.
Must be comfortable with cesarean section decision-making, VBACs, obstetric laceration repairs, and GYN call coverage.
Working Hours
Shift Type: 24-hour call
Shift Hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM
Priority Coverage Dates
November 25–29, 2026
Potential Ongoing Coverage
Approximately 6–7 shifts per month
Potential for additional shifts based on coverage needs
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based
Call Details
In-house and beeper/phone call
Midwife coverage available
Physician must be available to address obstetric and gynecologic call needs
Skills
Vaginal deliveries
Low-forceps deliveries
Cesarean section decision-making
Complicated obstetric deliveries
Breech and multiple births
Placental abruption management
VBAC management
Third- and fourth-degree laceration repair
Gynecologic emergency coverage
Inpatient obstetric care
EPIC electronic medical record