Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Obstetrics/Gynecology

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Dover, OH

• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: 11/01/2026 - Ongoing

• Shift Schedule: Mixture of daily onsite/clinic work

- 8 hr shifts

- 1 to 2 weeks per month

• Call Schedule: 24-hour coverage, 7a - 7a

- Evening and Weekend call

• Call Type: Beeper

• Call Ratio: Solo on Call

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: 15-20 outpatient visits/day; 1-2 deliveries/day; approximately 50-60 deliveries/month

• Admissions: Yes - Labor & Delivery and inpatient coverage

• Rounding: Included - postpartum rounding

• Phone Consults: No telemedicine; beeper coverage at night

• Case Mix: 80% OB / 20% GYN; Labor & Delivery, spontaneous deliveries, scheduled C-sections, high-risk obstetric cases, GYN surgeries, laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures, and ER gynecology

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department:

- 6 Labor & Delivery beds

- 150 total facility beds

• Trauma Level: TBD

• EMR System: Epic

• Specialty Backup Available: Another independent physician shares the unassigned ER call; additional provider may be called in to assist with surgeries

• Support Staff Available: Nurses and midwives

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: TBD

• Credentialing Timeline: TBD



COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Manage Labor & Delivery, including high-risk obstetric cases

• Perform C-sections

• Manage spontaneous deliveries

• Perform GYN surgeries, including laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures

• All OB/GYN procedures required

• Circumcision experience is a plus

• No VBACs

• Deliveries are performed at 35+ weeks in a Level 1 Nursery

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Ohio medical license required

- Ohio license preferred

• Board: BC/BE in Obstetrics/Gynecology

- Board Certification required after 5 years of practice

• DEA: Active DEA required

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NRP required

• Experience: No specific minimum years listed

• Other Qualifications: Clean background required; Epic experience preferred; local candidates preferred; submit 2 professional references with names and contact information

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Round on postpartum patients

• Manage spontaneous deliveries presenting to the hospital from the covered practice

• Perform prescheduled C-sections

• Provide Labor & Delivery coverage, including high-risk obstetric cases

• Provide ER coverage when assigned to the unassigned ER call rotation

• Provide ER gynecology call as assigned

• Remain available for spontaneous labor patients from the covered practice

• Perform GYN surgeries, including laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures

• Provide 24-hour inpatient coverage from 7a - 7a when scheduled

• Provide nursing and midwife-supported care in the Labor & Delivery unit

• Maintain documentation in Epic

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