Physician - 64778616

Physician – 64778616

Physician

Location:
Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau is a vibrant riverside city in southeastern Missouri, offering a welcoming community with a rich cultural scene, outdoor recreational opportunities along the Mississippi River, and a lower cost of living. Its central location provides easy access to several major metropolitan areas while maintaining a charming, close-knit atmosphere.

Facility:
This well-established hospital serves the southeastern Missouri region and provides comprehensive women's health services to its community. The facility features an 18-bed department with robust support staff including 24/7 CRNA coverage, respiratory therapy, surgical first assist, and dedicated labor and delivery nursing teams, ensuring a strong and collaborative care environment.

Opportunity:
Physician – Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Details:

• Provide comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services with an average of 6.7 patient encounters per shift
• 24-hour call shifts beginning at 6AM, with ideal scheduling of 7 or more consecutive days; shorter durations also considered
• Primarily solo call coverage; extended contracts of greater than one week may include midwife primary call with locum providing backup
• Facility delivers approximately 600 babies annually with no laborist on staff
• Manage both low and high risk pregnancies
• Perform FHR interpretation including NST/CST/FSE
• Perform routine and complicated deliveries including vaginal and cesarean sections
• Manage complex obstetric cases including multiple births and abruptions
• Decision-making authority for cesarean sections required
• Perform major operative gynecology including ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, and extensive LOA's
• Handle OB GYN emergency call patient consults
• Support staff includes 24/7 CRNA, 24/7 respiratory therapy, surgical first assist, minimum 2 L&D RNs with increased staffing as needed, 2 NICU nurses, and 1 OB tech
• Call ratio 1:2 with midwife backup support as scheduled
• Board certification required; active Missouri license or IMLC required
• ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications required
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 90 days
• Nearest airport is Springfield Regional Airport; lodging available at TownePlace Suites

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

Physician

Job Type

Locums Tenens

Specialty

Obstetrics and Gynecology

State

Location

– Cape Girardeau, MO

Location:
Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau is a vibrant riverside city in southeastern Missouri, offering a welcoming community with a rich cultural scene, outdoor recreational opportunities along the Mississippi River, and a lower cost of living. Its central location provides easy access to several major metropolitan areas while maintaining a charming, close-knit atmosphere.

Facility:
This well-established hospital serves the southeastern Missouri region and provides comprehensive women's health services to its community. The facility features an 18-bed department with robust support staff including 24/7 CRNA coverage, respiratory therapy, surgical first assist, and dedicated labor and delivery nursing teams, ensuring a strong and collaborative care environment.

Opportunity:
Physician – Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Details:

• Provide comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services with an average of 6.7 patient encounters per shift
• 24-hour call shifts beginning at 6AM, with ideal scheduling of 7 or more consecutive days; shorter durations also considered
• Primarily solo call coverage; extended contracts of greater than one week may include midwife primary call with locum providing backup
• Facility delivers approximately 600 babies annually with no laborist on staff
• Manage both low and high risk pregnancies
• Perform FHR interpretation including NST/CST/FSE
• Perform routine and complicated deliveries including vaginal and cesarean sections
• Manage complex obstetric cases including multiple births and abruptions
• Decision-making authority for cesarean sections required
• Perform major operative gynecology including ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, and extensive LOA's
• Handle OB GYN emergency call patient consults
• Support staff includes 24/7 CRNA, 24/7 respiratory therapy, surgical first assist, minimum 2 L&D RNs with increased staffing as needed, 2 NICU nurses, and 1 OB tech
• Call ratio 1:2 with midwife backup support as scheduled
• Board certification required; active Missouri license or IMLC required
• ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications required
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 90 days
• Nearest airport is Springfield Regional Airport; lodging available at TownePlace Suites

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.