JOB OVERVIEW
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Job Id: L-MD-76540
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: ASAP – Jul 01, 2027
- Shift Schedule: TBD
- 20 days per month (clinic)
- On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, 1:3 ratio
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Ratio: 1:3
- Call Response Time: 15 min
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
- Average Daily Volume: 0-8
- Rounding: Assigned Patients
- Phone Consults: Varies
- Case Mix: Obstetrics, Gynecology, High-risk pregnancy, Surgical gynecology
- EMR System: Epic
- Specialty Backup Available: 3 Midwife backup support as scheduled; CRNA 24/7, RT 24/7, 1st Assist Surgical
- Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
- Required
- Low risk pregnancy
- High risk pregnancy
- FHR interpretation (NST/CST/FSE)
- Routine delivery: Vaginal, Decision-making for c-section
- Complicated delivery: C-section, Multiple births, Abruptions
- Surgical gynecology (Operative/major (includes diagnostic) (ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOA's))
- Low risk pregnancy
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: BC required – Certified
- Licenses: Universal License (IMLC)
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
- Provide comprehensive obstetric care including low- and high-risk pregnancy management, routine and complicated deliveries, and C-sections
- Perform gynecological surgical procedures including operative/major cases such as ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, and extensive LOA's
- Participate in 24-hour call rotation on a 1:3 ratio for OB/GYN emergencies and patient consults
- Provide outpatient clinic services 20 days per month, managing a full spectrum of OB/GYN conditions
- Collaborate with midwives, CRNAs, RNs, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
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