Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emergency Medicine Mercy Hospital St. Louis (MO)

Job description

Location:
St. Louis, MO

St. Louis is a vibrant Midwestern city known for its iconic Gateway Arch, thriving arts and culture scene, and world-class dining, offering an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals. With affordable living, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, St. Louis is an outstanding place to both live and practice medicine.

Facility:
This well-established hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center featuring a dedicated 12-bed OB Emergency Department with robust staffing support. The facility offers a collaborative environment with APP support up to 18 hours a day, dedicated sonographer coverage, and a strong OB Hospitalist team, ensuring physicians have the resources needed to deliver exceptional patient care around the clock.

Opportunity:
Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Details:

• Locum Tenens opportunity with 30-40 shifts available per month with no on-call requirements
• 12-hour shifts available in both day (7a-7p) and night (7p-7a) rotations; please advise shift preference when submitting bids
• Work in a 12-bed OB Emergency Department seeing an average of 40-60 patients per shift
• Evaluate and treat pregnant patients and those up to 6 weeks postpartum for OB/GYN complaints
• Physician coverage provided 24/7 with APP (PA, NP, and Midwife) support available 12-18 hours per day
• Sonographer available 18 hours per day and tech support available 12 hours per day
• RN staffing of 2-3 nurses depending on time of day, including 2 in triage
• Manage both low and high risk pregnancies
• Perform FHR interpretation including NST/CST/FSE
• Perform and interpret OB ultrasounds including Level I/Screening (viability) and Level II/Targeted (anatomic)
• Perform amniocentesis procedures
• Provide routine delivery services including vaginal, low forceps, and decision-making for c-sections
• Manage complicated deliveries including c-sections, breech, multiple births, abruptions, and VBACs
• Perform repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations
• Perform laparoscopic diagnostic procedures including tubal ligation and LOAs
• Diagnose and treat ectopic pregnancies
• Board certification required; ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Active Missouri license or IMLC required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe of 60 days