A job description for an OB/GYN locum tenens position at a hospital facility in Portland, OR, is now available. This exciting opportunity is ideal for physicians looking to work exclusively in obstetrics without the responsibilities of GYN calls or clinic time. Enjoy a flexible schedule with 12-hour shifts available both day and night.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: December 1, 2025 – Ongoing
• Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Portland, OR
• 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 in-hospital coverage for obstetric patients
• Perform and manage routine and complicated deliveries, including vaginal, low forceps, and C-sections
• Backup family practice doctors and certified nurse midwives
• Perform Complicated deliveries (e.g., breech, multiple births, abruptions, and VBACs)
• Interpret fetal heart rate monitoring (NST/CST/FSE)

Qualifications

• Active Oregon medical license
• Board-certified in OB/GYN
• Ability to perform necessary procedures and provide comprehensive obstetric care
• Experience with low and high-risk pregnancies preferred

Working Hours

• Shifts from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Flexibility to offer availability across scheduled shifts, inclusive of nights

Skills

• Expertise in routine and complicated deliveries
• Skilled in FHR interpretations and obstetric ultrasounds
• Ability to repair 3rd and 4th-degree lacerations
• Exceptional decision-making skills for C-sections and emergency situations