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) : RequiredATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) : Not requiredBLS (Basic Life Support) : Not requiredPALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) : Not requiredAdditional Details :
Temporary Privileges : Available for this position, making the credentialing process faster.Estimated Credentialing Time : 5 daysTeam 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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