Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Role description

Locum OB/GYN Physician - Call Only Coverage New Mexico Description

We are seeking a Board-Certified OB/GYN Physician for a locum tenens opportunity in New Mexico. This is a call-only assignment providing coverage for Labor & Delivery, Emergency Department OB/GYN consultations, and inpatient consultations. Coverage may become ongoing to accommodate permanent provider time-off requests.
Coverage Dates:
Evening of September 16, 2026, through the morning of September 21, 2026
Morning of September 25, 2026, through the morning of September 28, 2026
The assignment offers a manageable patient volume, a supportive clinical environment, and the opportunity to work alongside two permanent OB/GYN physicians.
About the Facility

Community hospital located in New Mexico
On-site laboratory services
Level I Nursery (Well-Baby Care)
Two permanent OB/GYN providers on staff
EPIC EMR
Hospital privileges required
Credentialing may take up to 90 days, with potential temporary privileges available for qualified providers
Compensation:

Pay Rate:

Details can be discussed further after applying to the job posting.
Travel expenses reimbursed, including:
Mileage
Rental car
Hotel
Flight
Malpractice Covered
Job Responsibilities

Provide 24-hour call coverage for OB, ER, and inpatient consultations
Manage low-risk and high-risk pregnancies
Interpret fetal heart rate monitoring, including NST, CST, and FSE
Perform vaginal deliveries and manage labor progression
Perform and manage complicated deliveries, including:

Cesarean sections
Breech deliveries
Multiple gestations
Placental abruptions

Perform VBAC management
Repair third- and fourth-degree lacerations
Perform emergency and on-call gynecologic surgical procedures, including:

Tubal ligations
Lysis of adhesions
Chromotubation procedures
Ectopic pregnancy surgery
Oophorectomy
Ovarian cystectomy
Diagnostic and operative laparoscopy

Respond to patient care needs within a 20-minute response time requirement
Qualifications

Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Active and unrestricted medical license
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
NRP certification required
Ability to provide case logs for privileging
Successful completion of required drug screening and immunization requirements
Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred
Working Hours

Call-only assignment
24-hour call shifts: 8:00 AM 8:00 AM
Weekday callback rate: approximately 10%
Weekend callback rate: approximately 20%
Coverage includes nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled (no holiday coverage currently required)
Skills

Low-risk pregnancy management
High-risk pregnancy management
Fetal heart rate interpretation (NST/CST/FSE)
Vaginal deliveries
Cesarean sections
Breech and multiple birth deliveries
VBAC management
Third- and fourth-degree laceration repair
Emergency obstetric care
Gynecologic surgical procedures
Diagnostic and operative laparoscopy
Clinical decision-making in labor and delivery emergencies
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Practice Details

OB volume: 90%
GYN volume: 10%
Low-risk pregnancies: 60%
High-risk pregnancies: 40%
C-section rate: 30%
Average deliveries per physician: 4 per week
Average GYN surgeries: 2 per week
Surgical GYN responsibilities are on-call only