Locum Tenens Opportunity: Obstetrics and Gynecology near Galvin, WA

Discover an excellent locum tenens opportunity in Obstetrics and Gynecology near Galvin, WA. Join the dedicated team providing crucial coverage during a medical leave. This is an ongoing opportunity with a focus on call-only responsibilities, offering a rewarding experience in a supportive healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Specialties: Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Department: Women's Health
• Start Date: 03-15-2024
• End Date: Ongoing
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Medical Leave
• Allowed Holidays: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
• Providers Requested: 2
• Provider Title: MD
• Provider Type: Physician
• Request Type: Locum Tenens
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• EMR System: Epic
• Will Facility Accept Multiple Providers? No
• Practice Setting: Inpatient
• Is Both Inpatient and Outpatient Required? No
• Does Provider require hospital/surgery center privileges? No
• Admissions Required? Yes
• Are temporary privileges available? Yes
• Is Hospital Stroke Certified? No
• Patients Per Shift: 10-15
• Bed In Department: 20
• Rounding: Assigned Patients

Practice Details

• Does your Facility require physicians to be board certified? Yes
• Fellowship: Preferred
• Minimum Board Certification: Certified
• The Following Certification Are Required:
  • ABLS: No
  • ACLS: Yes
  • ATLS: No
  • BLS: Yes
  • PALS: Yes
• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe (Days): 90
• Other: No
• What Trauma Level Is This Facility? 1
• What PEDs Level Is This Facility? 1

Description/Other Details

A prominent healthcare facility invites skilled OB/GYN physicians to provide call coverage, supporting their commitment to exceptional patient care. The assignment involves managing OB patient volumes and alleviating the call burden for existing physicians in Puyallup, WA. Currently, it's a 1 in 6 call (1 in 4 by March), and physicians generally stay in the hospital to assist with patient care.

Additional Details:

• Average Daily Census (ADC): 10-15 for rounding
• Typical Call Shift: 9 calls and 4-6 call backs per 24-hour shift
• Surgical Procedures Include:
  • Miscarriages (suction D&C)
  • Ectopics (laparoscopic, laparotomy)
  • Torsion (laparoscopic, laparotomy)
  • Sections
  • Hysterectomy

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment while gaining valuable experience in a prominent medical facility. Job ID: j-190742. Join us in making a positive impact on women's health.