Locum OB Hospitalist — Hickory, North Carolina

Candidate Snapshot

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: Ongoing

Coverage Need: Urgent coverage through October 5, 2026

Shift: 24-hour call only

Call Hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM

Practice Setting: OB Hospitalist

EMR: Cerner

Patients Per Shift: 3

Department Beds: 8

Call Type: Beeper

Call Response Time: 30 minutes

Call Ratio: 1:3

Clinic: No clinic

Availability

Urgent Coverage Period: August 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM through October 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Coverage: 24-hour call only

Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM

Call Only: Physician is not required to remain on-site while providing call support.

Licensure

North Carolina Medical License: Required

Active NC License: Must be active for consideration

Certifications

Board Certification: Required

Board Eligibility: Accepted

ACLS: Required

BLS: Required

Clinical Requirements

Admissions: Required

Assigned Rounding Patients: Required

Patient Volume: Approximately 3 patients per shift

Department Beds: 8

Call Requirements

Call Type: Beeper

Response Time: Must respond within 30 minutes

Call Ratio: 1:3

On-Site Requirement: Physician does not need to be on-site while providing call support.

Call-Back: Call-back hours are not required unless the physician elects to remain at the hospital; the role is designed for call support rather than scheduled on-site coverage.

Key Requirements

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Specialty: OB Hospitalist

Start: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

License: Active North Carolina medical license

Board Status: BC/BE

Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Schedule: 24-hour call only, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM

Clinic: None

Call: Beeper, 30-minute response time, 1:3 ratio

EMR: Cerner

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