JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Chattanooga TN
Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
Coverage Type: Call Only
Coverage Period: 02/16/2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: TBD
On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call 19:00 7:00
Call Type: Beeper
COVERAGE DATES
February 16 2026 ongoing
35 twenty-four-hour call shifts per month
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Women of reproductive age
Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 2500 deliveries annually
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included as needed
Case Mix: Obstetrics and gynecology; no circumcisions required from OB-GYN providers
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: Parkridge East Hospital has 128 beds
EMR System: Meditech
Specialty Backup Available: Level III NICU with 22 bassinets
Support Staff Available: Collaborative OB/GYN team; midwives with first-assist surgical experience
Reason for Coverage: Ongoing locum call coverage support
Robotic Equipment: Three da Vinci Xi robots available
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Travel covered; airfare lodging car rental or mileage included
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Labor and delivery management
General obstetrical and gynecological procedures
Robotic surgery experience preferred
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Tennessee license required or ability to obtain; IMLC candidates accepted
Board: BC/BE in Obstetrics/Gynecology; BE must be within 5 years of completing residency
DEA: Required
Other Qualifications: Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary OB/GYN team
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide structured 24-hour obstetrics and gynecology call coverage
Manage labor and delivery patients
Perform obstetrical and gynecological procedures
Participate in a collaborative care model with midwives
Utilize available da Vinci Xi robotic equipment when applicable