Locum Tenens Physician - OB/GYN Needed in ME

Job Description

We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 45-day assignment in Maine, commencing May 4, 2026. This role involves a dynamic schedule combining clinic hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, and until 12:00 PM on Fridays, with 24/7 call responsibilities. The Physician will manage a mix of new and follow-up patients in clinic, perform various gynecological and obstetrical procedures, and conduct scheduled OR cases including C-sections, hysterectomies, and laparoscopic procedures, while also taking part in an alternating call rotation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive clinic care, seeing patients Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Manage 24/7 call responsibilities, including weeknight and weekend call, with a 30-minute response time for out-of-house calls.
• Participate in dedicated OR days on Tuesdays, returning to clinic to complete the workday once surgical cases are finished.
• Engage in an alternating schedule where one week combines clinic and call duties, followed by a week focused on clinic only.
• Address a variety of clinic cases including new patient evaluations, follow-up appointments, GYN and OB appointments, Leap procedures, IUD insertions, pessary maintenance and insertion, and Nexplanon insertions.
• Perform C-section deliveries and provide consults to Family Medicine physicians involved in deliveries.
• Execute surgical procedures such as hysterectomies, laparoscopic procedures, DNCs, and hysteroscopies during OR days and as required for emergency cases.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology
• EMR: Meditech EHR

Benefits

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

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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