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Obstetrics & Gynecologist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Ruidoso, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 1 - 1
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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
