Locum Tenens Physician - OB/GYN Needed in South Dakota

We are actively seeking a dedicated Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 50-day assignment in South Dakota. This role offers multiple shift blocks, including essential weeknight and weekend call responsibilities. The physician will engage in weekday clinical work, handle various call shifts, and perform inpatient rounding for OB, newborns, and pediatric patients. Key duties include daily rounds for postpartum mothers and nursery rounds with newborn exams.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct weekday clinical work and call shifts during weekdays and weekends.
• Perform inpatient rounding for OB, newborns, and pediatric patients.
• Complete daily rounds for postpartum mothers after deliveries.
• Execute nursery rounds and newborn exams, often before discharge.
• Manage prenatal care and routine low-risk labor and delivery.
• Provide postpartum care and lactation support.
• Perform bedside and clinic ultrasound.
• Conduct newborn exams and nursery rounding.
• Manage pediatric care in clinic.
• Address chronic disease management, wellness exams, preventive care, and in-office procedures.
• Provide care for postpartum mothers and newborns.
• Potentially manage general inpatients, swing bed, and observation patients, depending on hospitalist coverage.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Other Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• EMR: Cerner
• Setting: Clinic and Call environment
• Call Schedule: Out of house call; multiple shift blocks include weeknight and weekend call
• Patients per day: Approx. 20 – 22 deliveries per month expected
• LOA: 50 Days
• Staffing Mix: 1 OB/GYN, NPs, RNs, and APPs

Benefits

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