Locum Tenens Opportunity for OB/GYN Near Saint Joseph, MI

• Position: OB/GYN Locum Tenens


• Job Type: 24-Hour In-House Call Coverage


• Location: Near Saint Joseph, MI


• Job ID: j-199916

Overview:

Our esteemed healthcare organization is actively expanding its provider pool and is currently seeking additional OB/GYN providers to cover 24-hour in-house call. This presents a unique opportunity for dedicated OB/GYN physicians to contribute to the labor and delivery services in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Job Details:

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  In-House Coverage:

  
  
  
  
  • Provide comprehensive in-house coverage in Labor and Delivery.
  
  
  
  


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  EMR System:

  
  
  
  
  • Utilize Cerner for seamless electronic medical records.
  
  
  
  


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  Midwife Coverage:

  
  
  
  
  • Locum physicians are required to cover midwives during their shifts.
  
  
  
  


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  Emergency ER Cases:

  
  
  
  
  • Address emergency cases in the ER related to OB/GYN.
  
  
  
  


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  Credentialing Timeframe:

  
  
  
  
  • Typical credentialing timeframe is 60-90 days, with expedited options available.
  
  
  
  


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  High-Risk Deliveries:

  
  
  
  
  • Handle high-risk deliveries, excluding cases requiring tertiary care NICU.
  
  
  
  


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  Mid-Level Support:

  
  
  
  
  • Limited mid-level support is available.
  
  
  
  


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  Nursery Facility:

  
  
  
  
  • Access to a nursery on Labor & Delivery with 18 beds and 1 triage.
  
  
  
  


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  Admissions Per Day:

  
  
  
  
  • Admissions vary, averaging between 3-4 deliveries per day, with occasional days without deliveries.
  
  
  
  


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  Required Procedures:

  
  
  
  
  • Cover emergency procedures from the ER, including suction DNCs, ectopics, or ovarian torsion. Laparoscopic capabilities are necessary.
  
  
  
  

Submission Requirements:

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  Board Certification:

  
  
  
  
  • Board certification in OB/GYN is required.
  
  
  
  


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  State License:

  
  
  
  
  • Michigan license at the time of submission is preferred; providers needing to obtain the license will be considered.
  
  
  
  


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  Certifications:

  
  
  
  
  • EFM, NRP, and DEA certifications are required.
  
  
  
  

Certification Requirements:

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  BLS:

  
  
  
  
  • Basic Life Support certification.
  
  
  
  


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  NRP:

  
  
  
  
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
  
  
  
  


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  Board Certified:

  
  
  
  
  • Board certification in OB/GYN.
  
  
  
  

State License Requirements:

• Michigan:
  
  
  
  • Active Michigan medical license is required.
  
  
  
  

If you are a dedicated and experienced OB/GYN seeking a locum tenens opportunity to contribute to labor and delivery services, we encourage you to apply. This is a rewarding position in a supportive medical environment.

Job ID: j-199916