OBGYN Physician

Cape Girardeau, United States | Posted on 09/09/2026

• 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

JOB OVERVIEW

• 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

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 0-8
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
• Phone Consults: Varies
• Case Mix: Obstetrics, Gynecology, High-risk pregnancy, Surgical gynecology

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: 3 Midwife backup support as scheduled; CRNA 24/7, RT 24/7, 1st Assist Surgical
• Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • 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))

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 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