Obstetrics & Gynecologist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Iron Mountain, MI 49801
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 28, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 6pm – 6pm
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 15 min.
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Sep 06, 2026 – Sep 09, 2026
  
• Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
  
• Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 05, 2026
  
• Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
  
• Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 12 clinic/1-2 hospital
  
• Admissions: 1-2
  
• Rounding: Both
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Cerner
  
• Support Staff: MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 2, Office Staff: 1
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • Low risk pregnancy
    
  • FHR interpretation - NST/CST/FSE
    
  • Routine delivery (Vaginal, Low forceps, Decision-making for c-section)
    
  • Complicated delivery (C-section, Breech, Multiple births, Abruptions, VBAC's)
    
  • Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations
    
  • Office/minor gynecology - IUD, Cystoscopy, Colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP, etc.
    
  • Surgical gynecology (Open, Laparoscopic diagnostic/minor only - tubal ligation, LOA's, chronal tubation, Operative/major (includes diagnostic) - ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOA's)
    
• Preferred
  • OB Ultrasounds (Performance of, interpretation, Level I/Screening (viability), Level II/Targeted (anatomic), Amniocentesis)
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible
  
• Certifications: BLS
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide call coverage for Obstetrics and Gynecology emergencies during assigned shifts (6pm-6pm).
  
• Conduct prenatal visits and manage clinic patients on weekdays.
  
• Perform routine and complicated deliveries, including C-sections and vaginal deliveries.
  
• Provide gynecological surgical procedures, including laparoscopic and open surgeries.
  
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.