Obstetrics and Gynecology - Travel MD - Steamboat Springs, CO - $175 to $200 per hour - 1587829 - LocumJobsOnline : Job Details

LocumJobsOnline is working with Curative to find a qualified Obstetrics and Gynecology MD in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487!Pay Information$175 to $200 per hourAbout The Position

Schedule: Hospital - (varies); Office/Clinic - 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Call Schedule: 1 in 4

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced OB/GYN Locum Tenens Physician to provide temporary coverage in both our clinic and hospital settings. The position offers a balanced mix of obstetrics and gynecology, with a call schedule of 1 in 4 and a clinic workload of 4 days per provider per week.

This role is ideal for a board-certified OB/GYN professional with experience in both low- and high-risk pregnancies, as well as proficiency in performing gynecological procedures. You will work alongside a collaborative team of OB/GYNs, certified nurse midwives (CNMs), and other healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities:

Obstetrics:

• Provide prenatal care for low-risk and high-risk pregnancies, including those with pre-existing conditions (e.g., toxemia, pyelonephritis, diabetes, etc.).
• Perform routine deliveries (vaginal, low forceps) and manage complicated deliveries (C-sections, breech, multiple births, abruptions).
• Conduct FHR interpretation, including NST, CST, and FSE.
• Perform OB ultrasounds (Level I/screening, viability assessments).
• Supervise certified nurse midwives when they take first call, especially during weekend coverage.

Gynecology:

• Provide office-based gynecological procedures such as IUD insertions, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP.
• Perform minor and diagnostic laparoscopic procedures (e.g., tubal ligations, LOAs, chromal tubations).
• Manage office gynecology cases with a focus on patient care and effective treatment plans.
• While no major surgical gynecology procedures are required, you will be expected to address surgical gynecology needs as necessary (e.g., ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy).

Clinic Duties:

• Provide comprehensive OB/GYN care in the clinic setting with an average of 15-20 patients per day.
• Participate in the management of patients, including providing counseling, prenatal care, and gynecological evaluations.
• Utilize Epic as the documentation system to track patient care and treatment plans.

Hospital Duties:

• Work in the hospital's labor and delivery unit, which includes routine and complicated deliveries.
• Respond to OB/GYN emergencies with a focus on safe, high-quality care.
• Collaborate with hospital staff, including midwives and nursing teams, in both obstetric and gynecological care.

Call & Weekend Coverage:

• 1 in 4 call schedule, with 80% call back rate for both weekdays and weekends.
• Certified nurse midwives generally take first call on weekends, with physician supervision as necessary.

Caseload & Workload:

• Obstetrics Caseload:
  • Low Risk Pregnancies: 50%
  • High Risk Pregnancies: 50%
  • C-Sections: 20% of deliveries
  • Deliveries per Week: 6 (on average)
• Gynecology Caseload:
  • Office GYN: 35%
  • Surgical GYN: No major surgical procedures required, but minor procedures and diagnostics are expected.
• Patient Load:
  • Clinic: 15-20 patients per day
  • Deliveries: 6 per week (on average)

Required Procedures:

• Obstetrics:
  • Perform routine vaginal deliveries, C-sections, breech deliveries, and complicated deliveries.
  • Perform 3rd and 4th degree laceration repairs.
  • Monitor and interpret fetal heart rate using NST/CST/FSE.
  • Conduct basic OB ultrasounds (Level I).
• Gynecology:
  • Perform minor gynecology procedures (IUD insertions, cystoscopy, colposcopy, LEEP, etc.).
  • Surgical GYN procedures (open and laparoscopic) may include tubal ligation, chromal tubation, ectopic pregnancies, and cystectomy.

Qualifications:

• ABOG Board Certification required.
• Experience in both low- and high-risk OB, with proficiency in managing deliveries, C-sections, and OB ultrasound interpretation.
• Experience in gynecology, including minor office procedures and laparoscopic surgery.
• Ability to supervise certified nurse midwives during weekend call and provide clinical oversight.
• Familiarity with Epic EHR system preferred.

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