Obstetrics​/Gynecology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title:
  
  Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location:
  
  Elkins, WV
• Service Setting:
  Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type:
  Call Only
• Coverage Period: 04/16/2026 – Ongoing (6-month contract)
• Clinical Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  24-hour call shifts, 7:00p – 7:00p
• On-Call Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  24-hour call coverage
• Call Type:
  In-House and Beeper as required
• Call Ratio: TBD
• Call Response Time:
  As clinically required
• Callback Rate: TBD

• Starting 04/16/2026 – Ongoing
• Estimated coverage need: 5–10 call days per month

• Patient Demographics:
  Obstetric and Gynecologic patients
• Patient Volume/Census:
  No clinic; call volume approximately 10–15 patients per week
• Admissions:
  Yes
• Rounding:
  Included as clinically appropriate
• Phone Consults:
  As clinically appropriate
• Case Mix:
  Comprehensive labor and delivery coverage in a Level IV trauma hospital

• No. of Beds in Department: 110
• Trauma Level: Level IV Trauma Center
• EMR System:
  Paragon
• Office Equipment Available:
  Standard labor and delivery and surgical equipment
• Specialty Backup Available:
  Hospital-based support services
• Support Staff Available:
  Operating Room staff and Labor & Delivery staff
• Reason for Coverage:
  Supplemental locum call coverage

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: IMLC or temporary license accepted
• Credentialing Timeline:
  Approximately 60 days

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
  Covered per facility guidelines

• Vaginal and cesarean deliveries
• Management of obstetric emergencies
• Gynecologic procedures as required during call
• Inpatient OB/GYN consults and surgical management

• Licenses:
  Active West Virginia license required; IMLC accepted
• Board:
  Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology required
• DEA:
  Required
• Certifications:
  
  BLS and ACLS required
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year OB/GYN experience required
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Ability to independently manage comprehensive labor and delivery coverage

• Provide 24-hour OB/GYN call coverage
• Manage labor and delivery patients and obstetric emergencies
• Perform gynecologic procedures as clinically indicated
• Evaluate and manage inpatient OB/GYN consults
• Collaborate with L&D and OR staff to ensure continuity of care
• Document patient encounters and procedures in Paragon EMR