Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN Physician)

Location:
Richland, WA
Richland is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, offering stunning natural landscapes along the Columbia River and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation. The Tri-Cities area boasts a thriving community, excellent quality of life, and a growing healthcare sector making it an attractive destination for medical professionals.
Facility:
This regional medical center supports a growing women's health program across multiple care settings, including an outpatient clinic, hospital operating room, and ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Physicians will work alongside OB/GYNs, APPs, and certified nurse midwives, providing patient care, clinical consultation, and mentorship opportunities in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Opportunity:
Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Job Details:

Long-term locum tenens assignment (12+ months) with an ASAP start date
Support patient care across multiple settings including outpatient clinic, hospital OR, ASC, and backup hospital call coverage
Providers must be able to cover at least two care settings; preference given to candidates who can cover all three
Ideal schedule is full-time (five days per week, four weeks per month); minimum commitment of two weeks on/two weeks off is acceptable
Approximately 20 patient encounters per shift
Must be able to transition between clinic and procedural responsibilities based on patient demand
May be required to leave clinic duties for urgent hospital coverage when on backup call
Board certification required with a minimum of three years post-training experience (or two years plus fellowship training)
Active Washington state license or IMLC eligibility required
DEA registration required
BLS certification required
Credentialing timeframe approximately 90 days
Must practice independently and work collaboratively with APPs and midwives
Required submission materials include current CV, explanation of all employment gaps, disclosure of any malpractice claims or settlements, and a completed OB/GYN Skills Checklist (must be attached prior to bid submission)
Mutual 90-day cancellation clause required
Required skills include: low and high risk pregnancy management, FHR interpretation (NST/CST/FSE), OB ultrasound performance and interpretation, routine and complicated deliveries including vaginal, low forceps, C-section, breech, multiple births, abruptions, and VBACs
Repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations required
Office/minor gynecology procedures required including IUD, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP
Surgical gynecology required including open, laparoscopic diagnostic/minor, and operative/major procedures

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