Job Description
Join a dynamic healthcare environment in an urgent locum tenens assignment focused on obstetrics. This position offers the opportunity to provide 24-hour call coverage in a supportive hospital setting, ensuring exceptional patient care for expectant mothers. Enjoy a flexible schedule without the need for clinic hours, making it a perfect fit for dedicated professionals seeking temporary coverage.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital
- Start Date: August 14, 2026
- Schedule: 24-hour call only, 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
- Patient Population: Adult
- Location: Hickory, NC
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional obstetric care during 24-hour call shifts
- Manage low and high-risk pregnancies, including delivery decision-making
- Perform required OB ultrasounds and interpret fetal heart rates
- Handle complicated deliveries, including VBACs and C-sections
- Conduct necessary surgical gynecology procedures
Qualifications
- Active NC medical license
- Board certification (or eligible) in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Clean history for emergency credentialing
Working Hours
- 24-hour call shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM, with no clinic duties
Skills
- Expertise in managing low and high-risk pregnancies
- Proficiency in performing and interpreting OB ultrasounds
- Experience in decision-making for complicated deliveries
- Capability to execute surgical gynecology procedures
This locum tenens assignment is ideal for an experienced obstetrician eager to provide quality care while enjoying the flexibility of 24-hour call coverage without clinic responsibilities.