About this opportunity
Ascend Medical Staffing lists this Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician opportunity in colorado springs, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Locum Tenens OB/GYN Hospital Call Coverage
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Setting: Inpatient Hospital Level III Trauma Center & NICU
EMR: Epic
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, dependable OB/GYN physician for a locum tenens opportunity in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position provides primary call coverage for an established OB/GYN team and is ideal for a physician who is comfortable managing a wide range of obstetric and gynecologic emergencies in a hospital setting.
You will care for obstetric patients, manage labor and deliveries, evaluate gynecologic emergencies, perform urgent procedures, and provide daily rounding during your assigned coverage period.
This is a hands-on opportunity for a physician who enjoys a busy hospital environment and can confidently manage both routine and complex cases with the support of an experienced hospital team.
Schedule & Coverage Requirements
Weeknight Call: Monday Thursday, 5:00 PM 7:00 AM
Weekend Call: Friday at 5:00 PM through Monday at 7:00 AM
Coverage Commitment: Three full weeks of coverage, including three weekends
Call Type: Primary call coverage
Important: Physicians must be able to commit to the entire assigned coverage period. Full coverage is required, and early departure is not permitted.
Please note that weeknight call can involve significant time onsite, so this opportunity is best suited for a physician comfortable with an active call schedule.
Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care, including:
Obstetrics & High-Risk Pregnancy
Evaluate and manage routine and high-risk pregnancies.
Assess patients with conditions such as preeclampsia, diabetes, renal disease, and other significant medical complications.
Interpret fetal heart rate monitoring, including NSTs, CSTs, and fetal scalp electrode monitoring.
Labor & Delivery
Manage routine vaginal deliveries and make cesarean delivery decisions.
Manage complicated deliveries, including breech presentations, multiple births, placental abruptions, and other obstetric emergencies.
Manage VBAC patients.
Repair third- and fourth-degree lacerations.
Manage cesarean complications, including cases requiring hysterectomy.
Gynecology & Surgical Procedures
Evaluate gynecologic emergency department consultations.
Perform emergency gynecologic surgeries, including procedures for ectopic pregnancies, ovarian cysts, and other urgent conditions.
Perform suction D&Cs and other required gynecologic procedures.
Provide daily inpatient rounding and admission management.
Hospital & Clinical Support
Level III trauma center and NICU
12 labor and delivery beds
Approximately 60 deliveries per month
Fully staffed labor and delivery nursing team
Dedicated obstetric emergency department
Onsite laboratory and ultrasound
In-house anesthesia support
Epic electronic medical record system
No supervision responsibilities required
Requirements
Board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN physician, subject to facility requirements
Current Colorado medical license or eligibility to obtain one
Experience managing routine and high-risk obstetric cases
Ability to perform required obstetric and gynecologic procedures independently
Comfort managing labor and delivery, emergency consultations, and urgent surgical cases
Availability for the full assigned coverage period
Willingness to complete required Epic training before the first shift
Credentialing & Onboarding
Estimated credentialing time: days
Epic training is mandatory and must be completed before the first shift; testing out is not an option.
Training is offered Tuesdays or Fridays at 8:00 AM Mountain Time.
Physicians applying through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) must complete the Colorado license application upon acceptance to help avoid delays.
Interested in This Opportunity?
If you are an OB/GYN physician looking for a locum tenens assignment in Colorado Springs and can commit to the full coverage schedule, we would love to connect.
Reach out to learn more about the assignment, confirm your availability, and discuss the next steps.
Please apply only if you can cover the complete assigned schedule and are comfortable with primary hospital call responsibilities.
Who can apply
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