OBGYN Physician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-00713
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Las Cruces, NM 88011
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Dec 01, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Evenings (Mon – Fri) and Weekends
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 20-25 in clinic
  
• Rounding: Both
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Athena
  
• Specialty Backup Available: FM-OB attendings, CNM support
  
• Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • Low risk pregnancy
    
  • High risk pregnancy
    
  • FHR interpretation - NST/CST/FSE
    
  • OB Ultrasounds - Performance of, interpretation
    
  • Level I/Screening (viability)
    
  • Routine delivery
    
  • Vaginal
    
  • Low forceps
    
  • Decision-making for c-section
    
  • Complicated delivery
    
  • C-section
    
  • Breech
    
  • Multiple births
    
  • Abruptions
    
  • VBAC's
    
  • Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations
    
  • Surgical gynecology (Open, Laparoscopic diagnostic/minor only - tubal ligation, LOA's, chronal tubation, Operative/major (includes diagnostic) - ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOA's)
    
• Preferred
  • Office/minor gynecology - IUD, Cystoscopy, Colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP, etc.
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC required (Eligible)
  
• Licenses: None. NM license preferred
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinic coverage (M-F 8a-5p)
  
• Provide inpatient call coverage (evenings and weekends)
  
• Perform elective Cesarean sections and other surgical procedures
  
• Collaborate with APPs and FM-OB attendings in patient care
  
• Manage high-risk pregnancies and obstetrical emergencies