Physician / Gynecology / Michigan / Locum Tenens / Obstetrics and Gynecology Loc

Are you a dedicated OB/GYN physician seeking an engaging locum tenens opportunity? A healthcare facility near Skanee, Michigan, is in need of temporary coverage to support its obstetrics and gynecology department. This position offers a mix of inpatient care, scheduled clinical hours, and call responsibilities.

• Start Date: November 15, 2024
• End Date: June 18, 2025
• Call Requirements:
  • 10 hours of in-house coverage, followed by 14 hours of on-call coverage.
  • Must respond to the Emergency Department or Labor & Delivery within 10 minutes when required.
  • Average 8 call interactions per 24 hours.
• Shift Details:
  • 8 hours of onsite presence with 24-hour call shifts during specified dates.
• Practice Setting: Inpatient only.
• Patients Per Day: Approximately 4.3 patients.
• Number of Beds: 15 in the obstetrics department.

• Procedures and Skills Needed:
  • Low and high-risk pregnancies, routine deliveries, and C-sections.
  • Vaginal breech delivery and VBACs.
  • Management of complications like abruptions and multiple births.
  • Proficiency in OB ultrasounds and gynecologic procedures (e.g., IUD insertion, cystoscopy, colposcopy, LEEP).
  • Laparoscopic and open gynecologic surgeries.

• Board Certification: Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Licensure: Active Michigan state license required.
• Additional Certifications: No advanced life support certifications are required, but candidates are encouraged to hold ABLS, ACLS, BLS, or similar.

• Hospital Support: Collaborate with 68 RNs daily.
• Residents and Students: Supervise family medicine residents and medical students during rotations.
• Deliveries: Approximately 370380 deliveries annually within the unit.

• Nearest Airport
• Lodging: Recommendations will be provided upon request.

This is an excellent opportunity to provide meaningful care in a supportive environment while enjoying the natural beauty of Michigans Upper Peninsula.

If you are interested in this rewarding locum tenens role, apply now with reference Job ID # j-260177.