Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Med Ninjas is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN physician for locum tenens coverage in Cottonwood, Arizona . This opportunity offers scheduled three-day coverage blocks, a low delivery volume, and the possibility of selecting multiple dates based on availability.

• Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Location: Cottonwood, Arizona
• Setting: Acute-care hospital
• Coverage: 24-hour call
• Shift: 7:00 AM 7:00 AM
• Coverage Blocks: Three consecutive 24-hour shifts
• Average deliveries: 0 1 per shift
• Average callbacks: Approximately 0 2 per shift
• EMR: Cerner
• Hospital size: 99 beds
• Trauma designation: Adult Level IV
• Openings: 1

• October 30 at 7:00 AM November 2 at 7:00 AM, 2026
• November 6 at 7:00 AM November 9 at 7:00 AM, 2026
• January 1 at 7:00 AM January 4 at 7:00 AM, 2027
• February 5 at 7:00 AM February 8 at 7:00 AM, 2027
• April 2 at 7:00 AM April 5 at 7:00 AM, 2027
• June 11 at 7:00 AM June 14 at 7:00 AM, 2027
• July 9 at 7:00 AM July 12 at 7:00 AM, 2027

Physicians should identify the specific blocks they can cover when applying.

The locum physician will provide OB/GYN call coverage in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include:

• Responding to obstetric and gynecologic calls
• Managing deliveries and related clinical needs
• Providing callbacks when necessary
• Supporting the nurse-midwife when additional physician coverage is required
• Completing timely patient documentation in Cerner

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN
• Minimum of one year of OB/GYN experience
• Active Arizona medical license or eligibility through the IMLC
• Active DEA
• Recent and consistent clinical activity
• Current case logs
• Ability to complete facility credentialing
• Completion of required Cerner training before the first shift

The facility is willing to consider licensing candidates for coverage dates that allow sufficient time to obtain an Arizona license.

• Credentialing is expected to take approximately 30 days
• Temporary privileges may be available for urgent needs involving physicians with active Arizona licenses and clean credentialing files
• Cerner training is mandatory before the assignment begins
• Cerner orientation is approximately four hours and is completed remotely
• Additional onsite orientation may be arranged if required

The facility requires current:

• Influenza vaccination documentation
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation

Medical or religious exemptions and declinations may be considered according to facility guidelines.

Travel reimbursement may be available according to the approved assignment guidelines. Applicable expenses may include:

• Economy airfare
• Lodging
• Economy rental car
• Standard baggage fees
• Airport parking or standard rideshare transportation
• Approved mileage

Specific travel arrangements must be reviewed and approved before booking.

If you are an OB/GYN physician interested in one or more coverage blocks in Cottonwood, Arizona , please apply with:

• Current CV
• Specific coverage-block availability
• Arizona license or IMLC status
• DEA status
• Best phone number and email address

A Med Ninjas recruiter will contact you to discuss compensation, travel, credentialing, and next step