Obstetrics and Gynecology physician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Pocatello, ID
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Sep – Ongoing
  
• Call Schedule: Night shifts (5pm-7am) & 24-hour shifts as needed
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
  
• Reason for Coverage: Call coverage support
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL

• September 10, 14 (5pm-7am)
  
• September 18-20 (24-hour shifts)
  
• September 22, 23 (5pm-7am)
  
• Additional dates needed each month through December
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: OB/GYN patients, including high-risk antepartum
  
• Average Daily Volume: Not specified
  
• Admissions: 2-3/day
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  
• Phone Consults: 3-5/day
  
• Case Mix: OB/GYN, High-risk pregnancies, Level 3 NICU
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Epic
  
• Specialty Backup Available: MFM (Maternal-Fetal Medicine) on campus
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 3-5, Office Staff: 2
  
• NICU Level: III
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

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

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  • Low risk pregnancy
    
  • High risk pregnancy
    
  • FHR interpretation - NST/CST/FSE
    
  • OB Ultrasounds - Performance of, interpretation
    
  • Level I/Screening (viability)
    
  • Level II/Targeted (anatomic)
    
  • Amniocentesis
    
  • 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
    
• Preferred:
  • Laparoscopic diagnostic/minor only - tubal ligation, LOA's, chronal tubation
    
  • Operative/major (includes diagnostic) - ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE
  
• Licenses: Active ID or IMLC
  
• Fellowship: Preferred
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide call coverage for obstetrics and gynecology services
  
• Manage high-risk antepartum patients
  
• Collaborate with Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists
  
• Supervise family medicine residents in OB/GYN patient management
  
• Perform deliveries (vaginal and C-section) and related procedures