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