Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

This locum OB/GYN opportunity in Grass Valley offers urgent and ongoing 24-hour call coverage in a hospital-based Family Birthing Center with a dedicated OR for C-sections. The provider will manage deliveries, perform C-sections, and provide ED call coverage for OB/GYN-related cases while working alongside a strong multidisciplinary support team. The assignment is due to provider cancellation and maternity leave coverage needs.

Dates / Schedule

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  June 1 3 (7a end time)


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  June (7a end time)


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  July (7a end time)


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  August 6 (7p start) August 8 (7a)
  


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  August (7a end time)


• Ongoing 2026 coverage opportunities available


• 24-hour call shifts with approximately:
  
  
  • Weekday callback average: 5.49 hours
  
  
  • Weekend callback average: 5.01 hours
  
  
  
  

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Hospital-based OB/GYN coverage in a Family Birthing Center with its own OR


• Handle:
  
  
  • Vaginal deliveries
  
  
  • C-sections
  
  
  • ED call coverage for OB/GYN-related emergencies
  
  
  
  


• Monthly delivery volume:
  
  
  • Average deliveries per month
  
  
  • Current range reported at deliveries monthly
  
  
  
  


• EMR system: Cerner


• Support staff includes:
  
  
  • On-call anesthesiologists
  
  
  • General surgeons
  
  
  • Local OB/GYN physicians
  
  
  • Family Medicine OB physician
  
  
  • Pediatrician on-call
  
  
  • Experienced respiratory therapists
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Credentialing timeframe: minimum 10 days from completed application


• No additional facility credentialing required

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified OB/GYN or Board Eligible within 5 years


• Active California medical license required


• DEA certification required during credentialing


• Completion of ACGME- or AOA-accredited OB/GYN residency


• Current certification or active board certification process through:
  
  
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, or
  
  
  • American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrated performance of at least 100 gynecologic surgical procedures within the past 2 years or equivalent fellowship/residency experience


• Experience with full-scope OB/GYN procedures


• Clean malpractice history preferred


• NPDB Self-Query report dated within 30 days of presentation required


• Availability required at time of name clear

Additional Credentialing & Proctoring Requirements

• OB proctoring includes observation of:
  
  
  • Two non-emergency deliveries
  
  
  • One observed C-section if C-section privileges requested
  
  
  
  


• GYN proctoring includes observation of:
  
  
  • One hysteroscopy
  
  
  • One operative laparoscopy
  
  
  • One open laparotomy
  
  
  
  


• Three-month retrospective review required


• Initial applicants must provide:
  
  
  • Procedure/case logs from previous 24 months
  
  
  • Residency/fellowship logs if recently trained
  
  
  • Program director competency letter if applicable