Physician Obstetrics - Competitive Salary

This opportunity offers an engaging position for a locum tenens physician specializing in Obstetrics, focusing exclusively on call without clinic responsibilities. The assignment consists of two specific periods, allowing practitioners to support a Level 4 facility in Hazard, KY. This role offers the unique chance to manage obstetrical care in a dynamic setting with non-stop engagement during scheduled shifts.

Key Details\n

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• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
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• Setting: Hospital
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• Start Date: 11/24/2026 (orientation)
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• Schedule:
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• 11/24/26 through 11/30/26, ending at 7 AM
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• 12/22/26 through 12/28/26, ending at 7 AM
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• Patient Population: All Ages
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• Location: Hazard, KY
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• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
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Benefits\n

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• Weekly direct deposit
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• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
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• Supportive credentialing assistance
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• Lodging and mileage reimbursement
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• Flexible scheduling
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Job Responsibilities\n

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• Manage low and high-risk pregnancies and perform routine and complicated deliveries, including cesarean sections, breeches, and multiple births.
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• Conduct FHR interpretation, perform OB ultrasounds, amniocentesis (preferred), and repair 3rd & 4th degree lacerations.
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• Engage in both office/minor gynecology and surgical gynecology tasks.
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Qualifications\n

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• Board Certified in Obstetrics
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• Certifications: ABLS, ACLS, BLS, PALS
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Working Hours\n

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• Coverage is required during specific assignment periods, offering intensive, full-day engagement over the defined timeframe.
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Skills\n

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• Expertise in delivering comprehensive obstetric care, including routine deliveries and managing complications.
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• Proficiency in operating and minor surgical gynecological procedures.
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• Skilled in FHR interpretation and the use of OB ultrasound techniques.
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Overall, this is an excellent opportunity to engage in high-level obstetrics care, with valuable experience gained in an inpatient hospital setting. Qualified doctors will need robust skills in both maternal-fetal medicine and surgical procedures.