Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Location:
Richland, WA

Richland is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, offering stunning natural landscapes along the Columbia River and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation. The Tri-Cities area boasts a thriving community, excellent quality of life, and a growing healthcare sector making it an attractive destination for medical professionals.

Facility:
This regional medical center supports a growing women's health program across multiple care settings, including an outpatient clinic, hospital operating room, and ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Physicians will work alongside OB/GYNs, APPs, and certified nurse midwives, providing patient care, clinical consultation, and mentorship opportunities in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Opportunity:
Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Details:

• Long-term locum tenens assignment (12+ months) with an ASAP start date
• Support patient care across multiple settings including outpatient clinic, hospital OR, ASC, and backup hospital call coverage
• Providers must be able to cover at least two care settings; preference given to candidates who can cover all three
• Ideal schedule is full-time (five days per week, four weeks per month); minimum commitment of two weeks on/two weeks off is acceptable
• Approximately 20 patient encounters per shift
• Must be able to transition between clinic and procedural responsibilities based on patient demand
• May be required to leave clinic duties for urgent hospital coverage when on backup call
• Board certification required with a minimum of three years post-training experience (or two years plus fellowship training)
• Active Washington state license or IMLC eligibility required
• DEA registration required
• BLS certification required
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 90 days
• Must practice independently and work collaboratively with APPs and midwives
• Required submission materials include current CV, explanation of all employment gaps, disclosure of any malpractice claims or settlements, and a completed OB/GYN Skills Checklist (must be attached prior to bid submission)
• Mutual 90-day cancellation clause required
• Required skills include: low and high risk pregnancy management, FHR interpretation (NST/CST/FSE), OB ultrasound performance and interpretation, routine and complicated deliveries including vaginal, low forceps, C-section, breech, multiple births, abruptions, and VBACs
• Repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations required
• Office/minor gynecology procedures required including IUD, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP
• Surgical gynecology required including open, laparoscopic diagnostic/minor, and operative/major procedures

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.