A job description
Join a dynamic and supportive facility as an OB/GYN physician providing locum tenens coverage. Engage in comprehensive care, managing both low and high-risk pregnancies, and performing essential obstetric procedures. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule with ongoing 24-hour call coverage from 7 AM to 7 AM. Located in Hickory, NC, it includes both adult and pediatric patient populations, providing a diverse and fulfilling professional environment.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Start Date: 9/1/2025
- Schedule: Varied (24-hour call, no clinic)
- Patient Population: Adult / Pediatric
- Location: Hickory, NC
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive obstetric care, including both low and high-risk pregnancies.
- Perform vital procedures: FHR interpretation, OB ultrasounds, c-sections, breech, and multiple births.
- Ensure accurate documentation of patient contact hours and provide notes for verification.
- Maintain emergency privileges; ensure compliance with credentialing requirements.
Qualifications
- Active NC medical license with clean history.
- Board certified or board certification eligible in OB/GYN.
- Required certifications: ACLS and BLS.
- Strong skills in decision-making for c-sections and handling complicated deliveries.
Working Hours
- 24-hour call coverage from 7 AM to 7 AM.
- Flexibility in scheduling with ongoing shifts available.
Skills
- Professional proficiency in handling complicated obstetric cases, FHR interpretation, and performing OB ultrasounds.
- Competence in surgical gynecology, including laparoscopic and open procedures.
- Ability to manage routine and complex deliveries efficiently.
- Excellent documentation skills to ensure compliance and verification of call back hours.