OBGYN Physician

Locum Tenens Physician Opportunity

Job Id: L-MD-76540

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

Coverage Period: ASAP – Jul 01, 2027

Shift Schedule: TBD 20 days per month (clinic)

On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, 1:3 ratio

Call Type: Beeper Call Ratio: 1:3

Call Response Time: 15 min

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Average Daily Volume: 0-8

Rounding: Assigned Patients

Phone Consults: Varies

Case Mix: Obstetrics, Gynecology, High-risk pregnancy, Surgical gynecology

EMR System: Epic

Specialty Backup Available: 3 Midwife backup support as scheduled; CRNA 24/7, RT 24/7

Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2

Hospital Privileges Required: No

Temporary Privileges Available: No

Required Procedures: Low risk pregnancy, High risk pregnancy, FHR interpretation (NST/CST/FSE), Routine delivery: Vaginal, Decision-making for c-section, Complicated delivery: C-section, Multiple births, Abruptions, Surgical gynecology (Operative/major (includes diagnostic) (ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOA's))

Board: BC required – Certified Licenses: Universal License (IMLC) Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS

Duties & Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive obstetric care including low- and high-risk pregnancy management, routine and complicated deliveries, and C-sections Perform gynecological surgical procedures including operative/major cases such as ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, and extensive LOA's Participate in 24-hour call rotation on a 1:3 ratio for OB/GYN emergencies and patient consults Provide outpatient clinic services 20 days per month, managing a full spectrum of OB/GYN conditions Collaborate with midwives, CRNAs, RNs, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings