Locum - Physician - Hospitalist - OB

77 consultants•Toledo, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a locum tenens position for an OB Hospitalist at a teaching hospital. The physician will be responsible for managing both low-risk and high-risk pregnancies, as well as gynecological cases. The role involves collaborative support with midwives and supervision of OB/GYN residents. The facility is equipped with onsite lab and ultrasound services, and utilizes the EPIC EMR system. The nursery is classified as Level III.

Requirements

NPDB self-query pulled within the last 30 days required at the time of presentation.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
Board-certified status is mandatory.
Valid Ohio medical license is required.

Responsibilities

Management of Low-Risk Pregnancies (e.g., history of twins, toxemia, pyelonephritis)
Management of High-Risk Pregnancies (e.g., toxemia, diabetes, cardiac conditions Class II or higher, chronic lung issues, chronic renal disease)
Fetal heart rate (FHR) interpretation – NST, CST, FSE
Performance and interpretation of OB ultrasounds (Level I/Screening for viability and Level II/Targeted for anatomical assessment)
Routine and Complicated Deliveries: vaginal delivery, low forceps application, decision-making for C-sections, management of breech births, multiple births, and complications like abruptions
Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) management
Repair of third- and fourth-degree lacerations
Operative/Major Gynecological Procedures: ectopic pregnancy management, oophorectomy, cystectomy, extensive laparoscopic procedures
Laparoscopic minor gynecological procedures: tubal ligation, chromopertubation
Surgical gynecology: open techniques
Office/Minor Gynecology: IUD insertion, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP, etc.
Collaborative support to midwives during L&D
Assistance in labor and delivery with OB/GYN residents