About this opportunity
Med Ninjas lists this Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician opportunity in paducah, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Med Ninjas is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN for locum call coverage at a 359-bed hospital in Paducah, Kentucky . This is a 100% inpatient, call-based assignment with light daily census, midwife support, and full travel reimbursement including airfare, lodging, and rental car .
Assignment Snapshot Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Provider type Physician, MD/DO Assignment type Locum tenens Location Paducah, Kentucky Providers needed 1 3 Shift type 24-hour, 7:00 AM 7:00 AM Frequency 6 7 shifts per month, potential for more Call type In-house and beeper/phone Weekend coverage Yes Setting 100% inpatient, hospital-based Patient population Adult Daily census 1 6 patients EMR Epic Beds 359 Nursery level Level II Teaching requirement None Temporary privileges Available Schedule & Coverage 7:00 AM 7:00 AM 24-hour call shifts
6 7 shifts per month , with potential for additional coverage
Weekend coverage included
Required block: November , 2026 no exceptions
Purpose of coverage: EMTALA call coverage
Midwives take their own call and deliver their own patients, with daily midwife coverage in place
Required Clinical Skills Routine vaginal delivery, including low forceps
Decision-making for cesarean section
Complicated deliveries C-section, breech, multiple births, abruptions
VBAC management
Repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations
GYN call coverage is required
You Must Have Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Active Kentucky license or active IMLC
BLS certification
Active DEA
Confirmed availability for November , 2026
Practice Environment 359-bed hospital with hospital-based labor and delivery
total deliveries annually
L&D triage visits per month
Low volume of C-section patients
Onsite labs and ultrasound
Level II nursery
Epic EMR
Credentialing Estimated timeframe: 90 days , expedited based on need
Temporary privileges are available
Travel & Logistics Approved reimbursements include:
Airfare economy
Lodging up to $150 per night
Rental car economy
Mileage at the IRS rate
Apply If you are a board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN with an active Kentucky license or IMLC and availability for the November block , apply with your current CV and confirm the dates you can cover. Availability for that block is the deciding factor for this assignment.
Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
Who can apply
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