JOB OVERVIEW :
- Job Title : Obstetrics / Gynecology Physician
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : New Ulm, MN
- Service Setting : Hospital – Critical Access
- Coverage Type : Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period : 12 / 08 / 2025 – Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule : Mon – Fri, 8 : 00a – 4 : 30p (Flexible)
- On-Call Shift Schedule : 24-hour in-house call, primarily Fri 4 : 30p – Tue 8 : 00a
- Call Type : In-House
- Call Ratio : Flexible, depends on provider availability
- Call Response Time : Immediate (in-house)
- Callback Rate : Included in 24-hour call
COVERAGE DATES :
12 / 08 / 2025 – Ongoing1–2 weeks per month, ideally 2–5 shifts per blockPATIENT INFORMATION :
Patient Demographics : Adults, Obstetric and Gynecologic patientsPatient Volume / Census : Low acuity, approximately 300–320 labors per yearAdmissions : YesRounding : IncludedPhone Consults : YesCase Mix : Obstetrics, Gynecology, deliveries, C-sections, D&Cs, laparoscopic procedures, ectopicsFACILITY INFORMATION :
No. of Beds in Department : Critical AccessTrauma Level : Adult Level IVEMR System : EpicOffice Equipment Available : Standard hospital equipmentSpecialty Backup Available : 24 / 7 General Surgery, Pediatrics, Tele-NeonatologySupport Staff Available : Yes (nursing, surgical, pediatrics)Reason for Coverage : Supplemental / Ongoing CoveragePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE :
Hospital Privileges Required : YesTemporary Privileges Available : NoCredentialing Timeline : 60–90 daysFingerprinting : Required, results typically within 48 hours before privileges grantedCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS :
Holidays Paid by Client : New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas DayTravel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : CoveredREQUIRED PROCEDURES :
Cesarean sectionsDilation and curettage (D&C)Laparoscopic tubal ligationManagement of ectopic pregnanciesGeneral obstetrics and gynecology proceduresJOB REQUIREMENTS :
Licenses : Active Minnesota license requiredBoard : Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics / GynecologyDEA : RequiredCertifications : Not specifiedExperience : Skilled and competent in OBGYN surgical and clinical proceduresOther Qualifications : Proficiency with Epic EMRDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide clinic coverage Mon – Fri, 8 : 00a – 4 : 30pProvide 24-hour in-house call coverage, with emphasis on weekendsPerform deliveries, cesarean sections, and gynecological proceduresManage admissions, rounding, and phone consults as requiredCollaborate with support staff, general surgery, pediatrics, and tele-neonatology.Maintain compliance with credentialing, privileging, and hospital policies.