Locum Tenens Physician - OB/GYN Needed in NC

Job Description

Our client in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Obstetrics/Gynecology for a 7-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves rounding on patients and being on-call for emergent C-sections, vaginal deliveries, and various emergent GYN procedures, contributing to a vital healthcare team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Round on patients.
• Provide on-call coverage for emergent C-sections and vaginal deliveries.
• Perform emergent GYN procedures.
• Manage low risk pregnancies.
• Perform and interpret OB Ultrasounds.
• Conduct routine deliveries including vaginal and low forceps, with decision-making for C-sections.
• Handle complicated deliveries such as C-sections, breech, multiple births, abruptions, and VBACs.
• Perform repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations.
• Conduct office/minor gynecology procedures including IUD insertion, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP.
• Perform surgical gynecology procedures, both open and laparoscopic (diagnostic/minor only for tubal ligation, LOAs, chronal tubation; operative/major for ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOAs).
• Maintain laser certification.
• Handle an average of 27 deliveries monthly, with approximately 11 C-sections.
• Manage a typical census of 1-3 deliveries per 24-hour period.
• Transfer high-risk deliveries requiring NICU care to designated regional facilities, as there is no NICU at this facility.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology
• EMR: Meditech EHR
• Facility has a nursery
• Facility trauma level

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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