Obstetrics Physician - Hazard, Kentucky

Job Description

Step into a crucial role at a top-notch medical facility focusing exclusively on obstetric care for a limited engagement. This assignment is designed for locum tenens with a call-only schedule, allowing you to concentrate solely on patient care without the additional responsibility of regular office hours. Join the team for a short-term assignment this February, ensuring quality care is provided to those expecting mothers in need.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: February 5th (orientation) to February 9th, 7:00 AM
• Schedule: Call Only
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Hazard, KY
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetric care, including low and high-risk pregnancy management.
• Make decisions regarding routine and complicated deliveries, including C-sections, breech, multiple births, and VBACs.
• Perform and interpret obstetric ultrasounds, including Levels I and II.
• Handle gynecological procedures such as IUD placement, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP.
• Conduct surgical gynecology procedures, including manual, laparoscopic, and operative approaches.

Qualifications

• Must be board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Hold certifications in ABLS, ACLS, BLS, and PALS.
• Experience with a range of obstetric and gynecology procedures and complications.

Working Hours

• Varied shifts with an on-call schedule from February 5th to February 9th.

Skills

• Expertise in interpreting fetal heart rate patterns and handling obstetric emergencies.
• Proficiency in performing routine and complex obstetric and gynecological procedures.
• Excellent decision-making abilities for labor and delivery, including emergency situations.

Join our esteemed team and bring your expertise to a fulfilling, albeit short-lived, opportunity in Hazard, KY.