Physician / ObGyn / New Mexico / Locum Tenens / OBGYN Physician Job

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Espanola, New Mexico
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: July 4 Nov 3, 2025 (specific call dates)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: - July 4 8am July 5 8am - Aug 8 8am Aug 11 8am - Sept 9 8 am Sept 11 8am - Sept 19 8am Sept 22 8am - Sept 26 8am Sept 29 8am - Oct 7 8am Oct 10 8 am - Oct 17 8am Oct 20 8am - Oct 24 8am Oct 27 8a - Oct 31 Nov 3 8am
• Call Type: In-House or Beeper (not specified)
• Call Response Time: Immediate

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Obstetrics and Gynecology patients
• Patient Volume/Census: 03 deliveries per week
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Primarily low-risk pregnancies; occasional high-risk

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: OB ultrasound, surgical suite
• Specialty Backup Available: 3 OBs, 1 mid-level
• Support Staff Available: OB team on-site
• Reason for Coverage: Call shift coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: Contingent on completion of case log, drug screen, and immunizations
• Privileging Criteria: - At least 50 vaginal deliveries in past 12 months - At least 20 C-sections in past 12 months - At least 25 gynecologic surgical procedures, including 5 major abdominal cases REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Low-risk pregnancy management
• FHR interpretation NST/CST/FSE
• OB ultrasound (performance and interpretation)
• Routine deliveries vaginal, low forceps, decision-making for C-section
• Complicated deliveries C-section, breech, multiple births, abruptions
• Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations
• Surgical gynecology diagnostic laparoscopy, tubal ligation, LOA
• Major gynecologic procedures ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Ability to obtain a New Mexico medical license
• Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB-GYN
• Experience: Must meet privileging criteria
• Other Qualifications: - Strong patient care and collaboration skills - Motivated to support OB team during call coverage