Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Location:
Hazard, KY

Hazard is nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky, offering stunning natural scenery and a close-knit community atmosphere. The area provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact serving a rural community while enjoying the beauty of the surrounding mountain region.

Facility:
This regional medical center serves as a critical healthcare resource for the surrounding eastern Kentucky community. The facility features a 5-bed department and is a Level 4 trauma center, providing essential obstetric and gynecological services to an underserved rural population.

Opportunity:
Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Details:

• Call only position - no clinic responsibilities
• Specific dates required: 11/24/2026 (orientation) through 11/30/2026 7am, and 12/22/2026 (orientation) through 12/28/2026 7am
• Approximately 2 patient encounters per shift
• Board certification required with active KY license or IMLC eligibility
• ABLS, ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days
• Manage low risk pregnancies with full delivery services
• Perform FHR interpretation including NST/CST/FSE
• Conduct OB ultrasounds (Level I and Level II) with performance and interpretation capabilities
• Perform routine deliveries including vaginal and low forceps
• Decision-making for c-sections required
• Manage complicated deliveries including c-sections, breech, multiple births, abruptions, and VBACs
• Repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations required
• Perform office and minor gynecology procedures including IUD, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP
• Provide surgical gynecology services including open, laparoscopic diagnostic/minor, and operative/major procedures
• Lodging available at Hampton Inn or Holiday Inn in Hazard, KY
• Nearest airports are Lexington, KY and Knoxville, TN

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