Physician / ObGyn / Kentucky / Locum Tenens / Locums OB/GYN Physician in Kentucky
Hayman Daugherty Associates
Grethel, KY, 41631, USA
Grethel, KY, 41631, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- OB/GYN physician
- Locum Tenens
- obstetrics and gynecology
This position is for a locum tenens OB/GYN physician near Grethel, Kentucky, focusing on inpatient care with responsibilities including routine and complicated deliveries, surgical gynecology, and management of high and low-risk pregnancies. The role involves 24-hour beeper call shifts with a call ratio of 1:2 and coverage extending into 2025. The position requires board eligibility, BLS and PALS certification, and offers travel, lodging, and insurance coverage during the assignment.
We are seeking a dedicated OB/GYN Physician for an exciting Locum Tenens opportunity near Grethel, Kentucky. This assignment offers flexible ongoing coverage and is perfect for a provider looking for call-only work with a manageable patient load in a scenic part of the state. Position Details: Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Start Date: October 31, 2024 End Date: Ongoing, with coverage extending into 2025 Location: Near Grethel, KY Call Schedule: Beeper call 24-hour shifts Call ratio: 1:2 Expected callbacks: 3-5 per 24-hour shift Call response time: 20 minutes Patients per Shift: Approximately 8, including 5 admissions Deliveries per Year: 450, with high and low-risk pregnancy care Clinical Environment: Practice Setting: Inpatient only Bed Capacity: 20 in OB/GYN department NICU Level: 2 Rounding: Required Support Staff: Includes registered nurses (RN) on-call Technology: EMR system: MediTech Skills and Procedures Required: Routine and complicated deliveries, including C-sections and breech presentations Fetal heart rate (FHR) interpretation OB ultrasound performance and interpretation Management of both low and high-risk pregnancies Surgical gynecology: minor and major operative procedures, including laparoscopic and open surgeries Credentials & Certifications: Board Eligibility: Required (Certification is a plus but not mandatory) BLS and PALS: Required Temporary Privileges: Available for fast onboarding Estimated Credentialing Time: 45 days Perks: Travel and Lodging: Covered by the vendor Insurance: Provided during the assignment Ongoing Need: Secure opportunities for future coverage throughout 2025 This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive team and make a difference in the community while enjoying the flexibility of a locum role. If you are looking for a new opportunity in the beautiful region near Grethel, KY, we encourage you to apply! Apply now with Job ID .




