Locum Tenens Opportunity for Laborist Near Central City, IA

Are you a skilled and compassionate Laborist seeking an exciting locum tenens opportunity? We are urgently looking for a dedicated provider to start ASAP! Join our team and contribute to providing high-quality care to patients in need in the Central City area.

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Laborist

Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing

Position Details:

• Rate Type: Hourly


• Emergency/Temp Privileges: No


• Shift Type: 24-Hour


• Shift(s) Description:
  
  
  
  • 24 Hour in-house Call Shifts, 7a - 7a
  
  
  
  

Job Description:

We are seeking a Locum Laborist to provide 24-hour in-house call coverage, with shifts from 7a to 7a. Weekend coverage is required, and the need for sporadic ongoing coverage exists due to a significant decrease in OB/GYN physician coverage within the last year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Call ratio varies based on patient volume.


• Supervision of other healthcare providers is required.


• Onsite lab and ultrasound facilities available.


• Manage low-risk and high-risk pregnancies, as well as GYN cases.


• Perform GYN surgeries, with an average of 2-3 surgeries per day.


• Handle C-sections, with approximately 35% of patients requiring this procedure.


• Admit an average of 3 nursery patients per day to a Level II nursery.

Practice Details:

• Total Number of Beds: 10


• Number of Physicians in Practice: 5 (3 full-time, 2 part-time)


• Part-time physicians only take call with no clinic coverage.


• EMR System: Cerner


• Level III Trauma Center

Credentialing Requirements:

• Board Certified in OBGYN - REQUIRED


• Availability to cover the majority or all of the listed dates - REQUIRED


• Active IA license or IMLC - REQUIRED


• ACLS, BLS, ACOG, EFM certifications - REQUIRED


• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 12 weeks

Additional Information:

• Percentage of Low Risk Pregnancy: 70%


• Percentage of High Risk Pregnancy: 30%


• Percentage of GYN: 40%

Job ID:

• j-222363

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in women's healthcare. Apply today and become a valued member of our team!