Join a well-equipped hospital in Paducah, KY, providing essential OB/GYN services on a locum tenens basis. As part of our team, you will handle a range of deliveries, including C-sections, and work with midwives who manage their own patients. Enjoy a flexible schedule with stipulated coverage dates and become a key member in maintaining high-quality care during our short-staffed periods.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital
- Start Date: Specific dates include 11/6-11/10, 11/24-12/1, 12/8-12/15
- Schedule: Varied
- Patient Population: Adult
- Location: Paducah, 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 (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complicated deliveries, including vaginal, low forceps, and C-sections
- Manage decision-making for C-sections and address delivery complications such as breech and multiple births
- Collaborate with midwives who handle their own call schedules
Qualifications
- Board Certified in OB/GYN
- Active Kentucky License or eligibility via IMLC
- BLS Certification
- Active DEA
- COVID Vaccination preferred
Working Hours
- Coverage required for specified dates: 11/6-11/10, 11/24-12/1, 12/8-12/15
Skills
- Proficiency in using Epic EMR for documentation
- Ability to repair 3rd and 4th-degree lacerations
- Competency in performing VBACs and handling acute delivery situations
This position is a great opportunity to provide critical care in a supportive hospital environment, with the option for housing and travel assistance.
