JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician
Specialty: OB Hospitalist
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location:
Springfield, Ohio
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Call Only
Coverage Period: Jun 26, 2026 Ongoing
Shift Schedule: Every other weekend, Fri 7a Mon 7a (24-hour in-house)
Call Type: In-House
Call Ratio: 1:4
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
COVERAGE DATES Jun 2026 (2 weeks prior to start, TBD)
1 weekend per month: Aug Dec 2026
23 weekends per month ongoing thereafter
PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adult females, 60% low-risk pregnancy, 40% high-risk pregnancy, 60% GYN
Average Daily Volume: Varies
Admissions: Yes, 4 nursery admissions per day
Case Mix: Obstetrics (low-risk & high-risk pregnancies), Gynecology (emergent procedures)
FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 34 (L&D/Postpartum/Triage)
EMR System: EPIC
Office Equipment Available: Onsite lab and ultrasound
Specialty Backup Available: None (no other OB/GYN on site)
Support Staff Available: L&D Nurses, Midwives (1 per 12-hr shift, not guaranteed 24-hr)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: 30-90 days
REQUIRED PROCEDURES Obstetrics: Low Risk Pregnancy (History of Twins, Toxemia, Pyelonephritis, etc.), High Risk Pregnancy (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., VBACs, Repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations.
Gynecology: Surgical Gynecology Open, Laparoscopic Diagnostic/Minor Only-Tubal Ligation, LOAs, Chromal Tubation, Operative/Major (Includes Diagnostic) Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovary Removal, Cystectomy, Extensive LOAs.
Other: Circumcisions, Emergent GYN cases (e.g., ectopic pregnancy, hemorrhage).
JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified in OB/GYN
Licenses: Active OH License (or willingness to obtain; must have for June/July start)
DEA: Active DEA
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history, Self-Query NPDB report (dated within 30 days of presentation), EPIC EMR proficiency preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities Provide 24-hour in-house laborist coverage from Fri 7a to Mon 7a every other weekend.
Manage low and high-risk pregnancies, including vaginal deliveries, C-sections, VBACs, and repair of lacerations.
Perform emergent gynecologic procedures, including surgical interventions for ectopic pregnancy, ovarian removal, cystectomy, etc.
Conduct circumcisions as needed.
Collaborate with L&D nurses and midwives (1 per 12-hr shift), and supervise APP coverage.
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