Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

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.