Obstetrics & Gynecologist

• Job Id: A-MD-71782
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Federal Way, WA
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 3 clinic days per week (8a-4:45p) and 1 in-house call shift (7a-7a)
• Call Type: In-House

Patient Information

Patient Demographics: Obstetric and gynecologic patients, including high-risk and low-risk OB, diverse population

• Average Daily Volume: 18-24
• Case Mix: Obstetrics (high-risk, low-risk, twins), Gynecology (annuals, AUB, birth control, surgery consults)

Facility Information

• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Colposcopy/Loop, IUD/Nexplanon insertion, ultrasound (with sonographer)
• Support Staff Available: L+D RNs, CNMs, FPOBs, X-ray tech, MA, RN, LPN/LVN, Lab tech

Privileges & Compliance

Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

Required Procedures

• Manage L+D patients
• Assist CNMs/FPOBs
• GYN coverage ER
• Level 1 Nursery
• Comfortable at CAH

Job Requirements

• Board: BC/BE in Obstetrics & Gynecology (BC highly preferred, BE required)
• Licenses: Active WA license or Universal License (IMLC) with LOQ in hand
• DEA: Active DEA certification required (may be obtained during credentialing)
• Certifications: BLS required

Other Qualifications

Clean malpractice/background history; local candidate preferred (no flights)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage labor and delivery patients, including high-risk and low-risk OB.
• Provide gynecologic care including annuals, abnormal uterine bleeding, birth control, and surgery consults.
• Assist CNMs and FPOBs in the OR and triage.
• Cover GYN emergencies in the ER.
• Perform office procedures such as LEEPs, colposcopy, IUD/Nexplanon insertion, and circumcisions (if desired).