Obstetrics & Gynecologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
• Service Setting: Call only
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Aug 15, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Weekend and weekday coverage; 24-hr call (8a-8a), 12-hr call (8a-8p or 8p-8a)
• Call Ratio: Varies
• Reason for Coverage: Staffing shortage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: 50% low risk pregnancy, 50% high risk pregnancy; 60% GYN
• Average Daily Volume: 14-16 scheduled patients per day (clinic)
• Admissions: 1 nursery admission per day
• Case Mix: Full-spectrum OB/GYN including routine and high-risk deliveries, gynecological surgeries, and office procedures

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 7
• Trauma Level: Non-Trauma Center
• EMR System: Cerner Community Works
• Office Equipment Available: Ultrasound in clinic, ultrasound at hospital (M-F 8a-4p), colposcope, LEEP, D & C, standard GYN equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Other OB/GYNs and CNMs
• Support Staff Available: Clinic: 1 MA, 1 triage nurse; Birth Center: RNs as needed; CNMs often take primary call

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Required Obstetrics Procedures

• Low Risk Pregnancy (i.e. History of Twins, Toxemia, Pyelonephritis, etc.)
• FHR Interpretation – NST/CST/FSE
• OB ultrasounds – Performance of Interpretation
• OB ultrasounds – Performance of Level I/Screening (Viability)

Labor and Delivery Required Procedures

• Routine Delivery –Vaginal, Low Forceps, Decision-Making for C-Section
• Complicated Delivery –C-Section, Breech, Multiple Births, Abruptions, etc.
• VBAC’s
• Repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations

Gynecology Required Procedures

• Office/Minor Gynecology –IUD, Cystoscopy, Colposcopy, Cryosurgery, LEEP, etc.
• Surgical Gynecology – Open
• Laparoscopic Diagnostic/Minor Only-Tubal Ligation, LOA’s, Chromal Tubation
• Operative/Major (Includes Diagnostic) – Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovary Removal, Cystectomy, Extensive LOA’s

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified in OB/GYN
• Licenses: Active Vermont License or Universal License (IMLC) (or willing to obtain)
• Certifications: BLS, NRP
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history preferred; NPDB self-query report required at presentation

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour and 12-hour call coverage for OB/GYN services including labor and delivery management, emergency C-sections, and gynecological emergencies.
• Perform routine and complicated deliveries, including VBACs, multiple births, and repair of lacerations.
• Conduct inpatient rounds and nursery admissions.
• Perform gynecological surgeries, including laparoscopic and open procedures, as well as office-based procedures (IUD, colposcopy, LEEP, etc.).
• Collaborate with certified nurse midwives, nursing staff, and support team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.