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Locums – Federal Way, Washington, OB/GYN Job (IMLC Accepted)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Details

• Duration: 3–6 months

• Coverage Need: 1 provider

• FTE: 1.0

• Practice Setting: Inpatient and outpatient

• Patient Volume: Approximately 18–24 patients per clinic day

• Patient Mix: 60–70% OB and 30–40% GYN

• Local Candidates: Highly preferred

Schedule & Coverage

• 3 clinic shifts and 1 in-house call shift per week

• Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM–4:45 PM

• In-House Call: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM (24-hour shift)

Clinical Responsibilities

Obstetrics

• Manage a mix of high-risk and low-risk OB patients.

• Care for patients with diabetes, hypertension, advanced maternal age (AMA), and multiple pregnancies up to twins. Higher-order multiples are referred to another facility.

• Manage labor and delivery patients; no deliveries on call (DOCs).

• Assist CNMs and FPOBs.

• Physicians typically deliver 1–2 patients per 24-hour period.

• CNMs are available 24 hours a day to perform CNM deliveries, provide first assist in the OR, and handle triage.

Gynecology

• Annual exams

• Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)

• Birth control management

• Surgical consultations for fibroids, AUB, polyps, and related conditions

• Circumcisions may be performed in the office by providers who are comfortable doing them.

• GYN coverage for the ER

Procedures & Office Services

• Procedure room available for LEEPs and colposcopies.

• Office anesthesia is offered to patients one day per month, although credentialing a locum for this service may not be feasible.

• Birth control services include:

  • Depo-Provera

  • IUDs (Paragard and Mirena stocked; other options can be ordered)

  • Nexplanon placement

Ultrasound Services

• In-office sonographer available.

• Early OB dating scans

• Fetal position checks at 35–36 weeks

• Basic GYN ultrasounds, including IUD position checks and occasional fibroid evaluations

• Providers read their own ultrasounds on call days; locums working clinic shifts would likely not be expected to read ultrasounds.

Facility & Department Details

• Nursery: Level II nursery with 24-hour staffing

• EMR: Epic

• Support Staff:

  • Labor and delivery RNs

  • CNMs

  • FPOBs

  • X-ray technologist

  • Medical assistant

  • RN

  • LPN/LVN

  • Lab technician

Provider Requirements

• Board-certified OB/GYN highly preferred

• Truly board-eligible candidates required if not board-certified

• Active Washington medical license highly preferred

• IMLC accepted with Letter of Qualification (LOQ) in hand

• BLS certification required

• DEA highly preferred; required during credentialing

• Must be comfortable working in a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting

What Is Great About Federal Way?

• Enjoy convenient access to both Seattle and Tacoma, with plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

• Explore the beautiful Puget Sound waterfront, nearby parks, and outdoor recreation.

• Experience the Pacific Northwest lifestyle with scenic views and easy access to hiking and coastal activities.

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What RecruitWell Provides

• A rated malpractice

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell’s Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness