Locum Tenens Physician - OB/GYN Needed in Alaska

Physician - OB/GYN

  • ID: 219061A
  • Updated October 16th, 2026
Provider Type Physician
Specialty Obstetrics/Gynecology
Job Type Locum Tenens
State Alaska
Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Start Date 11/20/2026

We are seeking a skilled Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 25-day locum tenens assignment in Alaska, starting Oct 22, 2024. This role involves intermittent 24-hour shifts throughout October, November, and December, focusing on comprehensive obstetrical care including amniocentesis, routine and complicated deliveries, vaginal and low forceps deliveries, and decision-making for c-sections.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Perform amniocentesis
  • Conduct routine vaginal deliveries
  • Manage low forceps deliveries
  • Determine the necessity and execute c-sections
  • Handle complicated deliveries
  • Care for low-risk pregnancies
  • Manage high-risk pregnancies
  • Interpret FHR (NST/CST/FSE)
  • Perform and interpret OB Ultrasounds (Level I/Screening for viability, Level II/Targeted for anatomy)

Additional Information

  • Board Certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • EMR: Athenahealth, Cerner
  • Other Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Call Schedule: Out of House Call
  • Patients per day: 5
  • LOA: 25 Days

Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

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