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RecruitWell lists this Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician opportunity in ketchikan, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Locums - Ketchikan, Alaska, OB Hospitalist Job Start: ASAPCoverage: Ongoing; extension expected
Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
Trauma Level: Adult IV
Beds: 25 total, including 5 Labor & Delivery beds
Setting: Inpatient and outpatient/clinic setting within the same building
Patient Population: Primarily adults, with some pediatric and geriatric patients
Average Clinic Volume: Approximately 10 patients per day
Average L&D Volume: 0-2 patients per day
EMR: Epic
Practice: Full-scope General OB/GYN
Solo Coverage: No. A second OB/GYN is always on call 24/7.
Availability / ScheduleClinic: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Weekday Call: Night call Monday-Friday
Weekend Call: 24-hour call Saturday and Sunday
Weekday Availability: While in clinic, physician must remain available to assist in the hospital for emergencies between patients. This effectively creates 24-hour availability Monday-Friday.
Call Requirement: Approximately 7 days of first- or second-call coverage
Call Blocks: Typically 2-3 consecutive days of call with a clinic day in between
Call Coverage: 24-hour call for Labor & Delivery and Emergency Department
Shift Structure: Standard 8-hour clinic shifts plus 24-hour call shifts
Coverage Need: Gap coverage with ongoing coverage anticipatedLicensure
Alaska Medical License: Not currently required to submit
License Requirement: Candidate must be able and willing to move quickly through the Alaska licensing application process and follow up promptly.
CertificationsBoard Certification: Obstetrics/Gynecology - BC required
BLS: Required
Experience RequirementsOB/GYN Experience: Full-scope General OB/GYN
Case Logs: 24 months of case logs required
Hospital Privileges: Required
Inpatient/Outpatient: Must be comfortable working in both settings
Clinical ResponsibilitiesGeneral OB/GYNLabor & Delivery coverageEmergency Department coverageClinicInpatient roundingAdmissionsHospital consultationsEmergency assistance while in clinicFull-scope OB/GYN proceduresSurgical assistance when another hand or First Assist is needed Scheduled Surgeries: No expectation for regularly scheduled surgeries unless additional surgical assistance or First Assist coverage is needed.
Call StructureFirst/Second Call: Approximately 7 days
Weekday Call: Monday-Friday
Weekend Call: Saturday/Sunday, 24 hours
L&D/ED: 24-hour call coverage
Backup: Second OB/GYN is always on call 24/7
Key RequirementsLocation: Ketchikan, Alaska
Specialty: OB Hospitalist / OB/GYN
Board Certification: OB/GYN - BC required
License: Alaska license not required initially, but candidate must be willing to expedite the AK licensing process
Certification: BLS
Experience: 24 months of case logs required
EMR: Epic
Clinical Scope: Full-scope General OB/GYN
Patient Volume: Approximately 10 clinic patients/day and 0-2 L&D patients/day
Call: 24-hour L&D/ED call, approximately 7 days of first- or second-call coverage
Support: Second OB/GYN on call 24/7
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