Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Obstetrics and Gynecology - $5,870 to $6,950 per week in Paducah, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Location: Paducah, KY
Employer: GHR Healthcare
Pay: $5,870 to $6,950 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Locum Tenens OBGYN Physician Job in Paducah, KY | Hospital-Based Call Coverage

Board-certified OBGYN physician needed for a locum tenens opportunity in Paducah, Kentucky. Join a patient-focused hospital team providing essential obstetrics and gynecology call coverage in western Kentucky. Paducah is a welcoming river city known for its historic downtown, scenic Ohio River views, and convenient access to regional amenities.

Job Details

• Position Type: Locum tenens physician coverage
• Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
• Setting: Inpatient / hospital-based labor and delivery
• Location: Paducah, KY 42003
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 24-hour call coverage, approximately 6–7 shifts per month with potential for additional shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,870–$6,950
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days, with expedited consideration based on need

Job Requirements

• Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Active Kentucky medical license or active IMLC required
• BLS required
• DEA required
• At least 1 year of OBGYN clinical experience required
• Comfortable providing hospital call coverage in a labor and delivery setting
• Experience with EPIC documentation preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide locum tenens OBGYN coverage for inpatient labor and delivery needs
• Manage routine vaginal deliveries and low-forceps deliveries
• Support decision-making for C-sections and perform complicated delivery care as needed
• Handle breech presentations, multiple births, abruptions, and other high-acuity obstetric cases
• Perform VBAC assessments and participate in related delivery planning
• Repair third- and fourth-degree lacerations
• Provide in-house and beeper/phone call coverage as scheduled
• Collaborate with midwives and support a low-volume, high-quality maternity care environment
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC

If you are seeking OBGYN locum tenens jobs in Kentucky, apply now to join this hospital-based opportunity in Paducah, KY.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.