Obstetrics & Gynecologist
About The Position
This locum tenens Obstetrics & Gynecologist position provides inpatient, call-only coverage in Foley, Alabama, beginning December 1, 2026, and continuing ongoing. Coverage includes day rounding for up to six hours and 24-hour beeper call, with a 30-minute response time and a 1:1 call ratio. The schedule may include up to 10 days per month, including one weekend from Friday at 7 a.m. through Monday at 7 a.m.; at least three consecutive days of coverage are required. The role provides supplemental coverage. The agency covers travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance. The physician will care for adults and pediatric patients in OB/GYN, including underserved patients. The average daily volume is six patients, with one to two admissions and approximately seven to ten phone consultations. The case mix includes low- and high-risk pregnancies, gynecologic emergencies, and surgical gynecology. Rounding is both inpatient and as applicable to the service. The facility uses Cerner and has five RNs supporting the service. Hospital privileges are not required; temporary privileges are available. Required clinical capabilities include care for low- and high-risk pregnancies; fetal heart rate interpretation using NST, CST, and FSE; performance and interpretation of Level I/screening and Level II/targeted OB ultrasounds; amniocentesis; routine and complicated vaginal deliveries; low-forceps delivery; decision-making for cesarean section and performance of C-sections; breech and multiple births; management of abruptions and VBACs; repair of third- and fourth-degree lacerations; and open, diagnostic/minor laparoscopic, and operative/major gynecologic surgery. Examples listed include tubal ligation, LOAs, ectopic pregnancy surgery, ovary removal, and cystectomy. The physician will provide 24-hour OB-GYN call coverage, round on admitted patients during the day, accept attached and ER patients during the shift—including gynecologic emergencies and underserved patients—and collaborate with Family Medicine residents on night float to support required ACGME delivery experiences.
Requirements
- Board certification.
- Alabama license or Universal License (IMLC).
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- PALS certification.
- OB-GYN experience.
- Ability to provide the listed required obstetric, delivery, fetal assessment, ultrasound, and surgical gynecology services.
- Availability for up to 10 coverage days per month, including one weekend, with a minimum of three consecutive coverage days.
Nice To Haves
- Robotic GYN surgery experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide 24-hour OB-GYN beeper call coverage, with a 30-minute response time.
- Round on admitted patients during the day.
- Accept attached and ER patients during the shift, including patients with gynecologic emergencies and underserved patients.
- Perform routine and complicated deliveries, C-sections, and surgical gynecology procedures, including open, laparoscopic, and operative procedures.
- Interpret fetal heart rate tracings using NST, CST, and FSE.
- Perform and interpret OB ultrasounds, including Level I/screening and Level II/targeted examinations.
- Collaborate with Family Medicine residents on night float for required ACGME delivery experiences.
Benefits
- Travel covered by agency.
- Lodging covered by agency.
- Malpractice insurance covered by agency.
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