Locum Tenens OB/GYN Physician Needed (ASAP - Ongoing)

An exciting locum tenens opportunity is available for an Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Physician near Oakdale, TN. This position is ideal for a physician looking to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced inpatient setting. The position involves call-only coverage, and candidates should be comfortable handling various OB/GYN cases in a hospital environment. Join a supportive team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering excellent patient care.

Job Details:

• Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing
• End Date: Flexible with potential extension
• Coverage Type: 24-hour call-only
• Practice Setting: Inpatient, no outpatient requirements
• Bed Capacity: 6 in the OB/GYN department
• EMR System: MEDHOST

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Volume: The physician will be responsible for 3 patients per shift on average.
• Admissions: Required during call shifts.
• Rounding: The physician will round on both admitted patients and those in active labor.
• Deliveries and Procedures: Perform both vaginal and C-section deliveries as well as other gynecological surgeries as needed.

Certification and Licensing Requirements:

• Board Certification: Board-eligible physicians are welcome to apply; board certification is not mandatory.
• Licensing: Active Tennessee medical license required.
• Certifications:
  • ABLS (Advanced Burn Life Support): Required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required
  • ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support): Not required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support): Not required
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Not required

Additional Details:

• Temporary Privileges: Available for this position, making the credentialing process faster.
• Estimated Credentialing Time: 5 days
• Team and Support: Physicians will have access to a team of medical professionals and support staff to assist with patient care and operations.
• Rounding and On-Call Responsibilities: Rounding is required, and the physician must remain available for call duties throughout the shift.
• Scheduling Needs: The position is open due to a temporary scheduling need, and ongoing coverage is required. Flexibility is highly valued.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: Physicians with previous inpatient OB/GYN experience are preferred. Fellowship training is a plus but not required.
• Skills: Physicians must be comfortable handling deliveries and gynecological surgeries in a hospital setting.
• Location Flexibility: The provider should be comfortable with rural or semi-rural hospital environments and willing to provide 24-hour call coverage.

Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling: While the initial requirement is for 24-hour call coverage, there is potential for ongoing work and flexibility with dates.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of locum tenens work while making an impact on the healthcare needs of the community.
• Short Credentialing Process: With an estimated credentialing timeframe of just 5 days, providers can quickly get started.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician looking for short-term or ongoing locum tenens work in a rural setting near Oakdale, TN. If you are an experienced OB/GYN physician with a commitment to providing excellent care, we encourage you to apply today!

Job ID: j-250571
Location: Near Oakdale, TN
Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing

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