Locum OB/GYN Call Coverage
Seeking a locum OB/GYN to provide 24-hour call coverage in a critical access hospital and clinic setting . Coverage is needed for 9 12 months , with flexibility to utilize multiple part-time locum providers to meet scheduling needs. The hospital is located in a scenic community and supports a collaborative, multi-specialty practice environment.
Practice Setting & Team
Critical Access Hospital with attached clinic
Shared office space with multiple specialties
OB practice consists of 2 OB/GYNs, 2 FP-OB physicians, and 2 CNMs
EMR: Epic
Support staff includes MA or LPN in clinic and L&D RNs in the hospital
Schedule & Coverage
24-hour call shifts (7:00 AM 7:00 AM) with a 20-minute response time
Providers contacted via cell phone
6 8 call shifts per month
Coverage duration: 9 12 months
FTE: 1.0 (can be split among multiple locums)
Clinical Responsibilities
OB/GYN clinic care
OB and GYN call coverage through Labor & Delivery and Emergency Department
Management of both routine and high-risk obstetric cases
GYN emergency surgeries as needed
Required Skills & Procedures
Routine and complicated vaginal deliveries
Fetal heart rate interpretation (low- and high-risk)
Repair of 3rd 4th degree lacerations
Cesarean sections (must be willing to assist and supervise as needed)
Ectopic pregnancy management
Comfort with OB inductions and emergent GYN surgeries
Candidate Requirements
Strong OB skill set with ability to manage high-acuity cases independently
Comfortable in a critical access hospital environment
Reliable availability and commitment to scheduled call shifts
Incomplete or partial submissions will not be accepted
Credentialing & Administrative Details
Estimated credentialing timeframe: approximately 3 months
Locum providers may be automatically credentialed at affiliated facilities (excluding St. Michaels)
Position is not a short-term replacement for an existing enrolled provider
Travel Preferences
Local or regional providers preferred
Lodging and travel must align with facility guidelines; exceptions must be disclosed at submission
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced OB/GYN comfortable with independent call coverage in a critical access setting, seeking longer-term locum work with schedule flexibility in a supportive community environment.