Obstetrics & Gynecology
Job ID: 62395367
OBGYN needed in KY for locums coverage
Job description
Location:
Mayfield, KY
Mayfield offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere in western Kentucky with strong community ties and a lower cost of living. The area provides excellent access to outdoor recreation and is conveniently located near both Paducah and Nashville airports for easy travel.
Facility:
This medical center serves as a vital healthcare provider for the western Kentucky region, offering comprehensive women's health services. The facility features a 6-bed department with Level 1 trauma and pediatric capabilities, providing excellent opportunities for diverse clinical experience in a supportive environment.
Opportunity:
Physician (MD) - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Job Details:
• Provide comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services with varying patient encounters per shift
• Handle low and high risk pregnancies with full spectrum delivery services
• Perform routine and complicated deliveries including vaginal, cesarean sections, breech, and multiple births
• Conduct FHR interpretation including NST/CST/FSE procedures
• Perform OB ultrasounds with Level I and II capabilities for screening and anatomic assessments
• Handle pregnancy complications including abruptions and VBAC procedures
• Provide decision-making expertise for cesarean sections and delivery planning
• Perform amniocentesis procedures and repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations
• Conduct office and minor gynecology procedures including IUD placement, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP
• Provide surgical gynecology services including open and laparoscopic procedures
• Handle major operative procedures including ectopic pregnancy management, ovary removal, and cystectomy
• Must be licensed in Kentucky or hold IMLC certification
• Board certification not required
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 14 days
• Start date July 27, 2026 with ongoing coverage needs
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.