A job description
Join a dynamic and supportive facility as an OB/GYN physician providing locum tenens coverage. Engage in comprehensive care, managing both low and high-risk pregnancies, and performing essential obstetric procedures. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule with ongoing 24-hour call coverage from 7 AM to 7 AM. Located in Hickory, NC, it includes both adult and pediatric patient populations, providing a diverse and fulfilling professional environment.

Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Inpatient
– Start Date: 9/1/2025
– Schedule: Varied (24-hour call, no clinic)
– Patient Population: Adult / Pediatric
– Location: Hickory, NC
– 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
– Provide comprehensive obstetric care, including both low and high-risk pregnancies.
– Perform vital procedures: FHR interpretation, OB ultrasounds, c-sections, breech, and multiple births.
– Ensure accurate documentation of patient contact hours and provide notes for verification.
– Maintain emergency privileges; ensure compliance with credentialing requirements.

Qualifications
– Active NC medical license with clean history.
– Board certified or board certification eligible in OB/GYN.
– Required certifications: ACLS and BLS.
– Strong skills in decision-making for c-sections and handling complicated deliveries.

Working Hours
– 24-hour call coverage from 7 AM to 7 AM.
– Flexibility in scheduling with ongoing shifts available.

Skills
– Professional proficiency in handling complicated obstetric cases, FHR interpretation, and performing OB ultrasounds.
– Competence in surgical gynecology, including laparoscopic and open procedures.
– Ability to manage routine and complex deliveries efficiently.
– Excellent documentation skills to ensure compliance and verification of call back hours.