Obstetrics Physician - Fargo, North Dakota

Job Description
Join a high-volume obstetrics service in a busy hospital setting, providing labor, delivery, and postpartum care for adult patients. This Locum Tenens role offers flexible weekday scheduling with 24-hour shifts, allowing you to balance clinical work with personal time. On-call coverage is limited to a few shifts each month, and housing assistance is available for non-local physicians.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital (Labor & Delivery)
• Start Date: ASAP (once credentialed)
• Schedule: 3–4 × 24-hour shifts per month, weekdays preferred, with a minimum of 24 hours off between shifts
• Patient Population: Adult (obstetric)
• Location: Fargo, ND
• 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 (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Manage labor and delivery care, including vaginal births, Cesarean sections, and VBACs.
• Provide postpartum monitoring and support for mothers and newborns.
• Perform obstetric ultrasounds (Level I screening) and interpret fetal heart rate tracings (NST/CST/FSE).
• Conduct minor office procedures (IUD placement, colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP, etc.).
• Perform surgical gynecologic cases, both open and laparoscopic (e.g., tubal ligations, ectopic pregnancy removal).
• Collaborate closely with midwives and nursing staff to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Document all encounters accurately in Epic EMR.

Qualifications

• Board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABMS or AOA).
• Experience with low- and high-risk pregnancies, VBACs, and complex deliveries (breech, multiple gestations, abruptions).
• Proficiency in obstetric ultrasonography, fetal monitoring, and repair of third- and fourth-degree lacerations.
• Comfortable working in a team environment that includes midwives.
• EPIC electronic medical record experience strongly preferred.

Working Hours

• 24-hour shifts scheduled primarily on weekdays.
• Minimum 24-hour off period required between shifts.
• On-call coverage limited to the designated open dates (e.g., November 20, 23-29; December 3, 8, 14, 23-31; January 1-3).

Skills

• Comprehensive obstetric clinical skills, including vaginal delivery, Cesarean section, and VBAC management.
• Ability to interpret fetal heart rate patterns and perform point-of-care obstetric ultrasound.
• Surgical competence in both open and laparoscopic gynecologic procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, especially when collaborating with midwives.
• Efficient use of Epic EMR for documentation and order entry.