JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Paducah, KY
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Call Schedule: 7a-7a
  
• 6-7 shifts per month
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Coverage: EMTALA
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
  
• Average Daily Volume: 1-6 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: Obstetrics (deliveries, C-sections, VBACs, lacerations)
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: EPIC
  
• Nursery Level: II
• Office Equipment Available: Hospital Labor and Delivery equipment; onsite labs & ultrasound
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days (can be expedited)
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Routine Delivery – Vaginal, Low Forceps
  
• Decision-Making for C-Section
  
• Complicated Delivery – C-Section, Breech, Multiple Births, Abruptions
  
• VBAC's
  
• Repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC
  
• Licenses: KY or IMLC
  
• DEA: Active
  
• Certifications: BLS
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide on-call coverage for OBGYN emergencies
  
• Perform routine and complicated deliveries (vaginal, forceps, C-section)
  
• Manage labor and delivery triage and admissions
  
• Perform repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations
  
• Collaborate with midwives and nursing staff