Obstetrics/Gynecology

We are seeking a Locum Obstetrician/Gynecologist to begin as soon as possible for ongoing work near Dardanelle, AR. Preference will be given to candidates with an Arkansas medical license.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for both clinic hours and overnight/weekend on-call duties.
• Weekend on-call begins Friday at 8 AM and concludes Monday at 8 AM.
• Clinic hours are scheduled for four days a week from 8 AM to 4 PM, including a one-hour lunch break.
• On-call rotation is 1:4.
• Call type will be via beeper.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Required specialty skills include:
• Management of low-risk pregnancies
• Fetal heart rate interpretation (NST/CST/FSE)
• OB ultrasounds: performance and interpretation (Level I/Screening for viability, Level II/Targeted for anatomy)
• Routine vaginal deliveries, including low forceps assistance
• Decision-making for cesarean sections and handling complicated deliveries
• Experience with breech births, multiple births, abruptions, and VBACs
• Repair of third and fourth-degree lacerations
• Minor gynecological procedures such as IUD insertions, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP
• Surgical gynecology skills, including open and laparoscopic procedures (tubal ligation, operative management of ectopic pregnancies, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive laparoscopic procedures)
• Laser certification is a plus.
• Preferred skills include:
• High-risk pregnancy management
• Amniocentesis
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings is required.
• A fellowship is preferred.
• Certifications needed: BLS, PALS, and Fetal Monitoring.
• Must be licensed in Arkansas or hold an IMLC.
• Experience in a Level 3 Trauma center is advantageous.
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Athena and Meditech is preferred.
• Expedited credentialing privileges are available for candidates with clean professional histories.

Compensation and Benefits

• A referral bonus of $2000 is available for any referral who completes 160 hours of work.
• Competitive rates for weeknight call, with additional premiums for weekend call (equivalent to 6 regular hours per day when called in).
• Attractive hourly pay, along with housing, car rental, gas, mileage (for personal vehicle use), parking, tolls, and baggage fees.
• Comprehensive malpractice insurance with tail coverage is included.

We look forward to receiving your resume and discussing this opportunity further.