Obstetrics and Gynecology Mercy Hospital Washington (MO)

Job description

Location:
Washington, MO

Washington, Missouri is a charming city nestled along the Missouri River, offering a welcoming small-town feel with easy access to the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The city boasts a rich cultural heritage, scenic riverfront views, and a strong sense of community that makes it an ideal place for both work and leisure.

Facility:
This well-established hospital serves the Washington, Missouri community with a comprehensive women's health and obstetrics department. The facility features a 16-bed department including 8 LDRP beds and 8 couplet/GYN beds, supported by a robust nursing staff with a 1:1 ratio during labor, and an experienced on-site NP and office team of 16 staff members.

Opportunity:
Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Details:

• Locum Tenens coverage needed every 5th weekend, Friday 5pm through Monday 5am
• Approximately 5 patient encounters per shift
• Active Missouri medical license required with clean NPDB and malpractice history
• Board certification required; minimum board certification eligible considered
• Estimated credentialing timeframe of 90 days
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Manage both low and high risk pregnancies
• FHR interpretation including NST/CST/FSE required
• OB Ultrasounds - performance and interpretation required, including Level I/Screening (viability) and Level II/Targeted (anatomic)
• Amniocentesis required
• Routine deliveries including vaginal, low forceps, and decision-making for c-sections required
• Complicated deliveries including c-sections, breech, multiple births, abruptions, and VBACs required
• Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations required
• Office/minor gynecology including IUD, Cystoscopy, Colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP required
• Surgical gynecology including open and laparoscopic procedures required
• Operative/major gynecological procedures including ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, and extensive LOA's required