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OB/GYN Physician (Locum Tenens) Alpena, Michigan
24-Hour Call Blocks Optional Clinic Coverage Northeast Michigan Coastal Assignment
Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible General OB/GYN Physician seeking flexible 24-hour call coverage along Lake Huron? A prominent 139-bed regional medical center in Alpena, Michigan is seeking a skilled OB/GYN physician for recurring locum tenens coverage blocks from mid-October through late December 2026. Featuring dedicated 24-hour call blocks, optional daytime clinic shifts, 3-nurse per-shift support, and midwife collaboration, this position offers an exceptional clinical balance in northern Michigan.
The Opportunity Step into an established regional women s health program, managing obstetrical admissions, delivery suites, and emergency gynecological consultations.
Clinical Scope: Deliver comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological inpatient care, including:
Performing C-sections, D&Cs, laparoscopy, NST interpretations, and circumcisions
Managing labor and delivery cases and acute inpatient OB/GYN consultations
(Optional) Providing outpatient clinic coverage (Monday Thursday 7:30 AM 4:30 PM, Friday 7:30 AM 12:00 PM ; 2 patients per hour)
The Schedule & Call Blocks: Coverage is structured around 24-hour call shifts ( 1 orientation day precedes the first shift ):
October: 10/15 (7 AM) 10/17 (7 AM), 10/22 (7 AM) 10/23 (7 AM)
December: 12/6 (7 PM) 12/8 (7 AM), 12/10 (7 AM) 12/11 (7 AM), 12/21 (7 AM) 12/23 (7 AM), 12/24 (7 AM) 12/30 (7 AM)
Clinical Support Structure: 3 dedicated nurses scheduled per shift, with certified midwife support starting in September.
Candidate Requirements Degree & Board Status: MD; Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) within 5 years of residency completion.
Licensure: Active, unencumbered Michigan Medical License preferred (IMLC letter of qualification accepted).
Life Support: Active ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.
Education & Credentials: Medical school must be on the California Approved List; residency/fellowship must be ACGME-approved.
Case Logs & Vetting: Minimum 1 year of post-grad experience ; clean NPDB and no major malpractice issues; verified 12-month case logs demonstrating at least 50 deliveries and 25 GYN procedures ; 3 professional references from the prior 18 months.
If you re ready to step into a key OB/GYN role in northern Michigan with flexible 24-hour call blocks and strong clinical support, let s get your application started today. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team!
Worksite address
alpena, MI, 49707, US
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