JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Palmer, AK 99645
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Jul 21, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 100
  
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Call
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Provided by Vendor
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 5
  
• Admissions: 2
  
• Rounding: Both
  
• Phone Consults: 5
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Cerner/Athena
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  
• Credentialing Timeline: Emergency credentialing available
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Eligible (required)
  
• Licenses: Licensed in AK
  
• Certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide on-call coverage for obstetric and gynecologic emergencies
  
• Respond to calls within 30 minutes as per facility requirements
  
• Perform emergency cesarean sections and other gynecologic surgeries
  
• Conduct phone consultations with emergency department and staff
  
• Round on admitted patients and manage inpatient care