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OB/GYN Physician for Pueblo, CO (Locum)

Pueblo, CO 81003

Job Description




UCHealth Women's Health Center of Pueblo is looking an OB/GYN to fill a position!

Details:
  • Prefers a candidate that can start on OCT 7. Can do EMERGENCY CREDENTIALING with an ACTIVE CO License
  • This is an 8-10 week assignment.
  • Practice Type: OB/GYN
  • Locum tenens work at satellite locations: NO
  • Locum tenens require hospital privileges: Yes
  • No. of hospitals the locum tenens will cover: 1 (UCHealth Parkview)
  • Reason for coverage: Provider out for planned medical event
  • Total number of beds: 350
  • Trauma level: III

Schedule:
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Hospital - 24hr call; Office/Clinic: 8:30-5
  • Saturday & Sunday: 24hr call
  • Call Schedule: 2 weekday calls per week, 1 weekend call per month
  • 24-Hour in house: NO
  • By: Rounds, On Call @ hotel

Caseload:
  • Low risk pregnancy: 40%
  • High risk pregnancy: 20%
  • C-Section: 23%
  • Office GYN: 30%
  • Surgical GYN: 10%
  • Response time: 18 mins.
  • Average Number of Patiends per physician per day: Clinic - 22; Hospital - 1
  • Average Number of deliveries per physician per week: 3
  • Average Number of GYN Surgeries per week: Hospital - 3
  • OB/GYNs in the group: 3, 1 Mid-levels
  • Locum tenens physician required to supervise other healthcare providers: Yes, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.
  • Other OB/GYNs be present during our locum tenens coverage: Yes

Worksite Resources:
  • Lab & Ultrasound onsite performed by Tech
  • No. of exam rooms: 17
  • Office ancillary staff: 1:1-1:1.25 MA Coverage, 1 Sonographer
  • Office equipment: Colpo, LEEP, Hand-held U/S, "formal" U/S, office hysteroscope (EndoSee). Busy IUD practice, Nexplanon. 
  • Documentation System: EPIC (Clinic & Hospital)

Hospital Services:
  • Nursery Services: Level II (ability to transfer to higher level NICU)
  • Consultative services not represented: UroGyne, MFM, GynOnc, REI
  • Referral/Transfer Protocol: Transfers are via in-house DocLine run by UCHealth Corporate. 
  • Will the Locum tenens be involved in covering/supervising teaching services: Yes, as much or as little as you'd like. FamMed residents on L&D. Med students & occ. interns in office

Required Procedures: 
  • Low risk pregnancy – Pt’s with pre-existing problems, history of twins, history of toxemia, pyelonephritis, hyperemesis,etc.
  • High risk pregnancy – Pt.’s with toxemia, diabetes, Class II or higher cardiacs, chronic lung problems, chronic renal disease, etc.
  • FHR interpretation – NST/CST/FSE 
  • OB ultrasounds – Performance of Interpretation, Level I/screening (viability)
  • 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
  • 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 
Preferred Procedures:
  • OB ultrasounds – Performance of Level II/targeted (anatomic)
Other procedure requirements or comments: Unlikely hysterectomy or complex repairs due to short duration of contract. Will do Cesarean, PPTL, minor laparoscopy, and whatever walks in ER. "On Call" = office day, then phone pages at night & weekend and coming back to hospital as needed. Call is not "in house" but available for emergencies & consultations = "Hotel call". 2 docs in group will be here. No elective terminations.
 
Submission Requirements
  • Board Certified OB/GYN (can accept residency trained, but not not board certified)
  • NRP Certified
  • CO License - HIGHLY PREFERRED
  • would like someone to start Oct 7. Can do emergency credentialing with an active CO license
  About the Facility
The compassionate providers at Women’s Health Center of Pueblo provide high-quality care to women of all ages.

They offer comprehensive care to meet your unique needs by utilizing state-of-the-art technology combined with years of experience to provide exceptional gynecological and obstetric care in Pueblo. Call us today to book your appointment with one of our doctors.

Our Ob/GYN practice takes pride in caring for the women in our community.

We understand that every woman has unique concerns, and we approach each of our patients individually. Whether it’s your first well-woman exam, a visit to discuss contraception, your first pregnancy, or you need answers about menopause, our caring staff is here to ensure your comfort.

Meet Your Recruiter

Lisa Kaiser
Senior Recruiter

Lisa joined Wapiti Medical Staffing as a Recruiter in February 2022. Prior to coming to Wapiti, Lisa spent over 21 years in Retail Pharmacy in multiple roles including Manager, CPhT and Compliance Officer. Some of her accolades include Diabetic Lifestyle Coach, Orthotic Shoe Fitter and ACHC Accreditation Specialist. Lisa was also the recipient of Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award by the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy.

Lisa is a mother of two adult children, Eric and Brooke, whom she is incredibly proud of. In her spare time, she enjoys DIY projects, drawing and painting, traveling both domestically and internationally, cooking, gardening and experiencing new adventures so she can continue to check things off her bucket list.

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Credentialing Timelines

  • ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • ATLS: Advanced Trauma Life Support
  • BLS: Basic Life Support
  • CALS: Comprehensive Advanced Life Support
  • NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support