Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

About this job

We are seeking an OB/GYN Physician for ongoing locum coverage in Ketchikan, Alaska. This opportunity combines outpatient clinic, inpatient coverage, and OB/GYN call in a Critical Access Hospital setting.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Current coverage through April 23, 2027
• Approximately 1 week per month
• 0.25 FTE coverage need
• Inpatient + outpatient responsibilities

Schedule

• Clinic: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Night call Monday Friday while providing clinic coverage
• Weekend 24-hour call Saturday/Sunday
• Approximately 7 days of first- or second-call coverage
• Call may occur in 2 3-day stretches with clinic days in between
• Coverage effectively requires 24-hour availability during assigned weekday blocks

Practice Setting

• Critical Access Hospital
• 25 beds, including 5 Labor & Delivery beds
• Clinic and hospital located within the same building
• Inpatient + outpatient OB/GYN
• Primarily adult patients with some pediatric and geriatric care
• Epic EMR

Patient Volume

• Approximately 10 clinic patients per day
• Approximately 0 2 Labor & Delivery patients

Clinical Responsibilities

• Full-scope general OB/GYN
• Outpatient clinic
• Inpatient rounding and admissions
• Labor & Delivery coverage
• OB/GYN emergency coverage
• ED consultations as needed
• No expectation for scheduled surgeries unless an additional hand or first assist is needed

Support

• A second OB/GYN is always available on call
• 24/7 Emergency Department coverage
• 24/7 Hospitalist coverage

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Alaska license does not need to be active at presentation
• Must be willing and able to move quickly through Alaska licensing
• BLS required
• Epic experience
• No prior malpractice cases due to credentialing requirements

Credentialing

• Standard credentialing: approximately days
• Emergency/fast privileges may be considered depending on the candidate

Ideal Candidate

An experienced OB/GYN Physician interested in approximately one week of coverage per month who is comfortable providing clinic, inpatient, Labor & Delivery, and call coverage. Candidates without an active Alaska license may be considered if they can move quickly through the licensing process.