Obstetrics & Gynecologist

Job Opportunity

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Hospitalist

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Warren, Ohio

Service Setting: L&D, OB/GYN

Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing

Shift Schedule: Days, 7a-7p

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Patient Demographics: L&D unit – OB patients

Case Mix: Low and high-risk OB pregnancies, GYN surgeries

EMR System: Epic

Specialty Backup Available: Yes, other OB/GYNs

Support Staff Available: RNs, CNM

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Credentialing Timeline: 120 days

Obstetrics Procedures: Low Risk Pregnancy (history of twins, toxemia, pyelonephritis, etc.), High Risk Pregnancy (toxemia, diabetes, Class II or higher cardiacs, chronic lung problems, chronic renal disease, etc.)

Labor and Delivery Procedures: Routine Delivery – Vaginal, Low Forceps, Decision-Making for C-Section; Complicated Delivery – C-Section, Breech, Multiple Births, Abruptions, etc.; VBACs; Repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations

Gynecology Procedures: Laparoscopic Diagnostic/Minor Only - Tubal Ligation, LOA's, Chromal Tubation; Surgical Gynecology – Open

Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospitalist

Licenses: Active Ohio medical license or willingness to obtain

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS

NPDB report required at time of presentation (pulled within 30 days)

Duties & Responsibilities: Provide labor and delivery coverage for the hospitalist model, including vaginal deliveries and C-sections. Manage high-risk and low-risk OB patients, including complications such as toxemia, diabetes, etc. Back up midwife services and respond to call for midwife from 7p-7a. Perform emergent GYN surgical procedures (laparoscopic and open) as needed for unassigned ER patients. Collaborate with RNs, CNM, and other OB/GYN providers to ensure continuity of care.