Locum OB/GYN Physician (MD/DO) – Paducah, KY

Locum OB/GYN Physician (MD/DO) – Paducah, KY

Setting: 100% Inpatient / Hospital-Based (24-hour on-call coverage with dedicated midwife support)

Location: Paducah, KY

Job Type: Locum Tenens (Upcoming Holiday Block + Ongoing 6–7 Days/Month)

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Upcoming Coverage Dates: November 25 & November 26, 2026 (plus ongoing 2027 dates: 6–7 days/month with potential for more)

Schedule / Call: 24-Hour On-Call Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM; In-House & Beeper/Phone Call)

EMR: EPIC

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

Looking for a manageable, high-value OB/GYN locum assignment in Kentucky with low daily patient volumes (1–6 patients/day) and excellent clinical support? Step into a well-equipped Level II Nursery regional hospital in Paducah, KY!

Designed for a great lifestyle balance, this role features 24-hour on-call coverage (7:00 AM to 7:00 AM) backed by daily midwife coverage (midwives take call and manage their own low-risk patients). Enjoy a manageable annual delivery volume (~700–800 total deliveries), integrated EPIC EMR, fully covered travel and lodging, and flexible ongoing monthly blocks (6–7 days per month).

Key Position Highlights & Perks

• Manageable Daily Patient Load: Average of just 1 to 6 patients per day with an estimated 140–190 L&D triage visits per month.

• Dedicated Midwife Support: Certified midwives take call and manage their own patient deliveries, keeping your case load streamlined.

• Flexible Monthly Cadence: Immediate holiday coverage needed for November 25 & 26, with ongoing opportunities for 6 to 7 days per month moving into 2027.

• Fully Covered Travel & Logistics: Airfare, lodging (~$150/night cap), rental car, and mileage reimbursed per assignment guidelines.

• Modern Workflow: Seamless documentation and order entry utilizing EPIC EMR.

Clinical Responsibilities & Procedures

• Provide inpatient OB/GYN on-call coverage (handling EMTALA call requirements, triage evaluations, and emergency consults).

• Core Procedures & Clinical Duties:

  • Routine vaginal deliveries & low forceps

  • Decision-making, management, and performance of C-sections (low volume of C-section patients)

  • Complicated deliveries (C-sections, breech, multiple births, placental abruptions)

  • Managing VBACs and repair of 3rd & 4th-degree lacerations

  • General GYN call coverage as needed

Candidate Requirements

• Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) (Required).

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Kentucky State Medical License or active IMLC (Required).

• Certifications: Active BLS and DEA (Required).

• Prior System History: If you have worked previously at any facility within this health system network, you must note the specific facility name, last date worked, and previous agency used at submission.

How to Apply

Holiday and ongoing OB/GYN call blocks fill fast! To be submitted for immediate name clearance, please reply with:

1. Updated CV (formatted with MM/YYYY dates and clear gap explanations)

2. Active KY State Medical License (or IMLC eligibility) and DEA verification

3. Board Certification verification and active BLS certificate

4. Confirmation of your exact Available Dates (including November 25–26)

5. History of any prior work within the client's health system network (Facility Name, Last Date Worked, Agency), if applicable