Locum Tenens Opportunity: Family Medicine Provider with OB Experience

Seeking a Dedicated Provider near Lewiston, CA

Explore a unique locum tenens opportunity for a skilled Family Medicine Provider with OB experience near Lewiston, CA. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a small community, combining clinic and hospital responsibilities. The role is ideally suited for locum to perm engagement, allowing for long-term collaboration.

Opportunity Details:

• Start Date: Commence your locum tenens assignment ASAP, ensuring coverage is ongoing.
• Schedule: Work 1-2 weeks of Hospital OB Call each month and 4-8 days in the Clinic for General GYN patients. The schedule includes four 10-hour shifts in the clinic per week, and OB/pediatric on-call duties with a 1:4 hospital coverage ratio.
• Inpatient and Outpatient Coverage: Provide comprehensive care with a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.
• Qualifications: Must be qualified to handle c-sections, and willing to perform OB procedures and minor family practice procedures.
• Patient Load:
  • Clinic: See approximately 15-17 patients a day.
  • Hospital: Handle 0-1 hospital admission for clinic-based providers.
• Types of Cases: Manage a variety of Family Practice and OB cases.
• Deliveries: Conduct 10-15 deliveries per month, with around 40 c-sections per year.
• Support Staff: Collaborate with a dedicated team, including a supervisor, MA, and clerks.
• EMR: Utilize the Cerner electronic medical record system.
• Reason for Need: This position is a replacement for an existing role.

Additional Information:

• Patient Type: Female, all adult ages, pregnancies, well women, GYN problems.
• Volume of Deliveries: 10-15 per month, with a slight increase anticipated.
• Backup Situation: A General Surgeon on call can close c-sections.
• Call Hours: 24-hour shifts for one week, with a post-call day off.
• Backup for GYN Days: No, the focus is on Family Medicine patients in the clinic and OB call duties.
• Call Arrangements: Call is from the hotel; no in-house call is required.
• Patient Ratio: A maximum of 14 clinic patients per day.

Qualifications:

• Board Certification: Required for Family Medicine with OB experience.
• License: An active California license is mandatory.
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, and DEA certifications are required.
• COVID Vaccination: Proof of COVID vaccination is mandatory.

How to Apply:

Embark on this exciting journey by applying for Job ID #j-190943. This unique opportunity combines Family Medicine with OB experience, allowing you to contribute to a small community's healthcare needs. Don't miss out on this chance to make a meaningful impact and consider engaging in a locum to perm arrangement.