Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Obstetrics and Gynecology in Paducah, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology Location: Paducah, KY Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Obstetrics and Gynecology MD in Paducah, Kentucky, 42003!

We are seeking a skilled Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join our client in Kentucky for a 90-day assignment starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts and focuses on a wide range of obstetric procedures, including routine and complicated deliveries, C-sections, VBACs, and laceration repairs. The Physician will be making decisions for C-sections and managing various delivery scenarios.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform routine deliveries –Vaginal, Low Forceps
• Make decisions for C-sections
• Manage complicated deliveries –C-Section, Breech, Multiple Births, Abruptions, etc
• Handle VBACs
• Perform repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations
• Address a low volume of C-section patients
• Collaborate with midwives who will take call and deliver their own patients

Additional Information

• Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• EMR System: Epic

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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