Obstetrics & Gynecologist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Springfield, Ohio
  
• Service Setting: Hospital
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Jun 26, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Fri 7a – Mon 7a, every other weekend
  
• 2-3 weekend/month
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Call Ratio: 1:4
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

COVERAGE DATES:

• Jul 17-19

• Patient Demographics: 60% Low Risk Pregnancy, 40% High Risk Pregnancy; 60% GYN
  
• Average Daily Volume: Varies
  
• Admissions: Yes, 4 per day
  
• Case Mix: Obstetrics (low & high risk), Gynecology, C-sections
  

• No. of Beds in Department: 34 L&D/Post Partum/Triage Beds
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff Available: L&D Nurses, Midwives, APPs (1 per 12-hour shift)
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 30-90 days
  

• Obstetrics: Low Risk Pregnancy (i.e. History of Twins, Toxemia, Pyelonephritis, etc.), High Risk Pregnancy (i.e. with Toxemia, Diabetes, Class II or Higher Cardiacs, Chronic Lung Problems, Chronic Renal Disease, etc.), FHR Interpretation – NST/CST/FSE, OB ultrasounds – Performance of Interpretation, OB ultrasounds – Performance of Level I/Screening (Viability)
  
• Labor and Delivery: Routine Delivery – Vaginal, Low Forceps, Decision-Making for C-Section, Complicated Delivery – C-Section, Breech, Multiple Births, Abruptions, etc, VBAC’s, Repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations
  
• Gynecology: Surgical Gynecology – Open, Laparoscopic Diagnostic/Minor Only-Tubal Ligation, LOA’s, Chromal Tubation, Operative/Major (Includes Diagnostic) – Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovary Removal, Cystectomy, Extensive LOA’s
  

• Board: Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  
• Licenses: Active OH License (or willing to obtain)
  
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history, Self-Query NPDB report within 30 days
  

• Provide 24-hour in-house laborist coverage from Friday 7a to Monday 7a every other weekend
  
• Manage low and high-risk pregnancies, including vaginal deliveries, C-sections, and complications
  
• Perform GYN surgeries including laparoscopic and open procedures
  
• Interpret OB ultrasounds and fetal heart rate monitoring
  
• Collaborate with L&D nurses, midwives, and APPs to ensure comprehensive patient care