JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: OB Hospitalist
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Springfield, Ohio
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Jun 26, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Every other weekend, Fri 7a – Mon 7a (24-hour in-house)
  
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Call Ratio: 1:4
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Jun 2026 (2 weeks prior to start, TBD)
  
• 1 weekend per month: Aug – Dec 2026
  
• 2–3 weekends per month ongoing thereafter
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult females, 60% low-risk pregnancy, 40% high-risk pregnancy, 60% GYN
  
• Average Daily Volume: Varies
  
• Admissions: Yes, ~4 nursery admissions per day
  
• Case Mix: Obstetrics (low-risk & high-risk pregnancies), Gynecology (emergent procedures)
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 34 (L&D/Postpartum/Triage)
  
• EMR System: EPIC
  
• Office Equipment Available: Onsite lab and ultrasound
  
• Specialty Backup Available: None (no other OB/GYN on site)
  
• Support Staff Available: L&D Nurses, Midwives (1 per 12-hr shift, not guaranteed 24-hr)
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 30-90 days
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Obstetrics: Low Risk Pregnancy (History of Twins, Toxemia, Pyelonephritis, etc.), High Risk Pregnancy (Toxemia, Diabetes, Class II or Higher Cardiacs, Chronic Lung Problems, Chronic Renal Disease, etc.), FHR Interpretation – NST/CST/FSE, OB ultrasounds – Performance of Interpretation, OB ultrasounds – Performance of Level I/Screening (Viability).
  
• Labor and Delivery: Routine Delivery – Vaginal, Low Forceps, Decision-Making for C-Section, Complicated Delivery – C-Section, Breech, Multiple Births, Abruptions, etc., VBAC’s, Repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations.
  
• Gynecology: Surgical Gynecology – Open, Laparoscopic Diagnostic/Minor Only-Tubal Ligation, LOA’s, Chromal Tubation, Operative/Major (Includes Diagnostic) – Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovary Removal, Cystectomy, Extensive LOA’s.
  
• Other: Circumcisions, Emergent GYN cases (e.g., ectopic pregnancy, hemorrhage).
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified in OB/GYN
  
• Licenses: Active OH License (or willingness to obtain; must have for June/July start)
  
• DEA: Active DEA
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history, Self-Query NPDB report (dated within 30 days of presentation), EPIC EMR proficiency preferred.
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour in-house laborist coverage from Fri 7a to Mon 7a every other weekend.
  
• Manage low and high-risk pregnancies, including vaginal deliveries, C-sections, VBACs, and repair of lacerations.
  
• Perform emergent gynecologic procedures, including surgical interventions for ectopic pregnancy, ovarian removal, cystectomy, etc.
  
• Conduct circumcisions as needed.
  
• Collaborate with L&D nurses and midwives (1 per 12-hr shift), and supervise APP coverage.