Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Locums OB/GYN Hospitalist Cape Girardeau, MO (MO license or IMLC accepted) Why This Role

• Ongoing coverage through July 2027
• Approximately 20 days of clinic and call coverage per month
• Established hospital averaging 600 deliveries annually
• Midwife backup and 24/7 clinical support
• Multiple providers considered
Assignment Details
• Start date: As soon as credentialed
• Duration: Ongoing through July 1, 2027
• Schedule: Approximately 20 days per month
• Coverage: Clinical hours plus 24-hour call
• Call type: Beeper
• Call ratio: 1:3
• Call response time: 15 minutes
• Setting: Inpatient and outpatient
• Patient volume: Approximately 0 Äì8 patients per shift
• Assigned-patient rounding and admissions required
• EMR: Epic
• Credentialing: Approximately 90 days
• Temporary privileges: Not available
• Providers needed: 1
Requirements
• Board-certified OB/GYN
• Active Missouri medical license or IMLC eligibility
• Current BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications
• Comfortable providing primarily solo OB/GYN coverage
• Proficient in routine and complicated deliveries
• Proficient in major operative gynecology
Clinical Details
• Approximately 600 annual deliveries
• No dedicated laborist program
• Required experience:
- Low- and high-risk pregnancy management - Fetal heart-rate interpretation - Vaginal deliveries - Cesarean-section decision-making and performance - Multiple births and placental abruptions - Major gynecologic surgery
• Preferred experience:
- VBAC management - OB ultrasound - Repair of third- and fourth-degree lacerations - Open and laparoscopic gynecologic surgery
• Support includes: