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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

WhiteCoat Locums, Bellingham, WA, United States

Duration: Full Time


Facility in Bellingham, WA seeking Ob Hospitalist locums coverage Rates: $200/hr Opportunity Highlights
  • Target Start Date: May 1, 2026 (Expedited credentialing available for some candidates).
  • Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7 00 and 19:00 7:00).
    • Requirement of approx. 8 shifts per month.
    • Facility will attempt to block shifts together for travel purposes.
  • Work-Life Balance: No Call requirements.
  • Setting: Inpatient Labor & Delivery and OB Emergency Department.
  • EMR: Epic (Required).
Clinical Scope & Setting The provider will serve as the primary OB Hospitalist on-site, managing obstetric emergencies and routine deliveries within a 13-bed unit.
  • Daily Duties: Rounding, admissions, and coverage in the OB Emergency Department.
  • Patient Volume: Average daily census of 10 patients.
  • Required Procedures: C-Sections.
  • Support: While the hospitalist is the primary on-site physician, community/clinic OBGYNs will be present on the unit for their own patients.
Provider Requirements
  • Degree: MD or DO.
  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience.
    • Must provide documentation of OB/GYN services representative of the scope and complexity of the requested privileges from the past 24 months (waived for new grads).
  • Licensure: Active Washington (WA) State License is preferred.
    • Willing to license via IMLC for the right candidate.
  • Certifications: Active BLS, ACLS, and DEA are required.
  • Charting: Proficiency in Epic is mandatory.
Credentialing & Logistics
  • Standard Timeline: 90 days from application submission.
  • Temporary Privileges: Can be granted within 120 days.
  • Orientation: 8 hours of non-billable orientation is required on the first day.
  • Location: Bellingham is a vibrant coastal city located between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, offering immediate access to the San Juan Islands and North Cascades.
About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparent