Obstetrics & Gynecologist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician – OB/GYN

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Ruidoso, NM

• Service Setting: Hospital

• Coverage Type: Call Only

• Coverage Period: September 15, 2026 – Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: None (Call Only)

• On-Call Shift Schedule: 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM (24-hour call)

• Call Type: Beeper

• Call Response Time: 20 minutes

• Callback Rate: Weekday 10%; Weekend 20%

COVERAGE DATES

• September 16, 2026 (Evening) – September 21, 2026 (Morning)

• September 25, 2026 (Morning) – September 28, 2026 (Morning)

• Additional coverage available for permanent provider time off requests

• Ongoing opportunities may be available

• 24-hour call shifts (8:00 AM – 8:00 AM)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Obstetric and Gynecologic patients

• Patient Volume/Census: Average 4 deliveries per physician per week; approximately 2 gynecologic surgeries per week

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Included as needed

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: 60% low risk obstetrics, 40% high risk obstetrics, 30% Cesarean sections, on call gynecologic surgery, OB emergency room consultations

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Office Equipment Available: Onsite laboratory services

• Specialty Backup Available: Level I Well Baby Nursery

• Support Staff Available: Two permanent OB/GYN physicians

• Reason for Coverage: Coverage for permanent providers' scheduled time off

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Possible for providers with a clean history

• Credentialing Timeline: Up to 90 days

• Additional Compliance: Offsite drug screen required within 14 days of start date; immunization requirements apply

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Management of low and high risk pregnancies, fetal heart rate interpretation (NST, CST, FSE), routine and complicated vaginal and Cesarean deliveries, VBACs, and repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations

• OB ultrasound interpretation (preferred), including Level I viability and Level II screening studies

• Surgical gynecology including laparoscopic procedures, tubal ligation, lysis of adhesions, ectopic pregnancy surgery, oophorectomy, cystectomy, and major operative gynecologic procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active New Mexico medical license or ability to obtain one

• Board: Board Certified OB/GYN

• DEA: Active DEA required

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NRP required

• Experience: Must provide current case logs meeting privileging requirements

• Other Qualifications: Must be able to obtain hospital privileges and meet all immunization and drug screening requirements

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 24-hour on call OB/GYN coverage for labor and delivery, obstetric emergencies, gynecologic emergencies, and emergency department consultations

• Evaluate and manage routine and high risk obstetric patients requiring hospital care

• Perform vaginal deliveries, Cesarean sections, VBACs, and emergency gynecologic surgical procedures as needed

• Respond to hospital call requests within the required 20-minute response time

• Collaborate with permanent physicians, nursing staff, and hospital personnel to provide high quality patient care