Job Overview: Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician

Location: Morehead, KY
Shift Details:

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 2-3 weeks of M-F coverage per month, including clinic and on-call coverage
• Clinic hours: Half days (12:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
• On-call coverage: 24-hour weekdays and weekends

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care:
  • Full scope OB/GYN practice including consults, deliveries, laparoscopies, hysterectomies, D&Cs, cesarean sections, and cervical cerclages.
  • Average of 20 patients/day.
  • Manage obstetric care (low- and high-risk) and gynecologic conditions.
• Procedures:
  • Perform common OB/GYN procedures: deliveries, C-sections, laparoscopies, hysterectomies, biopsies, and general surgeries.
  • In-office procedures and diagnostics, including cervical cancer screenings, contraception options (oral and implantable), genetic counseling, hormone replacement therapy, and wellness exams.
• Patient Population:
  • Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, primarily low-income patients (60% Medicaid).
  • Birth volume: 300 births/year.
  • Must be comfortable with labor and delivery (L&D) care.
• Support Staff:
  • Work with APPs, midwives, medical assistants, and front desk/admin staff.
• Call Coverage:
  • Weekday 24-hour call and weekend 24-hour call (average work during call: 1 delivery, 1 ED consult, 3-6 triage).
  • Minimum 1 week/month of coverage, ideally 2-4 weeks/month.

Requirements:

• Board Certification: BE/BC in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• State License: Must be willing to apply for Kentucky license
• Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year of OB/GYN experience required (3-4 years preferred).
  • Experience with OB/GYN procedures, especially working with low-income populations, highly preferred.
• Certifications:
  • BLS required.
  • ACLS preferred.
• Skills:
  • Full scope OB/GYN experience, including L&D and typical OB/GYN procedures.
  • Ability to work in a community clinic setting, providing care to a diverse patient population.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Bill Rate: $230.00/hour
• Overtime Rate: $340/hour
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 3 months.
• Holiday Pay: 1.5x normal rate for select holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).

Additional Details:

• Call Volume: Expectation is 1 delivery, 1 ED consult, and 3-6 triages per 24-hour call shift.
• Patient Demographics: Primarily older adolescents and adults from a low-income population (60% Medicaid).