Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

ARC Health; New Mexico; On-site; USD 276,000 - 386,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and lodging covered

Medical malpractice insurance provided

Job summary

ARC Health is seeking an experienced OB/GYN physician for a locum tenens assignment in southwestern New Mexico. The role includes inpatient and outpatient OB/GYN care, surgical coverage, and on‑call duties.

Long‑term coverage is preferred with potential for block schedules. The position offers competitive compensation with hourly clinic and on‑call rates, travel and lodging coverage, and medical malpractice insurance.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency.
• Current, valid, unrestricted medical license in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient OB/GYN care.
• Perform gynecologic procedures and surgeries and manage labor and delivery emergencies.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care.
• Maintain complete, timely electronic medical records and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Strong communication

OB/GYN care competency

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

OB/GYN residency completion

Tools

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

Location: Southwestern New Mexico
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Contract Length: Up to 12 months; long-term coverage preferred

Position Overview

A federal healthcare facility in southwestern New Mexico is seeking an experienced OB/GYN physician to provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and on‑call coverage. The physician will collaborate with OB/GYN physicians, Certified Nurse Midwives, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, surgical teams, and consulting specialists.

Long‑term providers are preferred; however, block schedules and shorter assignments may be considered.

Compensation And Benefits

• Weekday clinic coverage: $240 per hour
• Weeknight callbacks: $240 per hour
• Weekend call coverage: $1,000 flat rate per 24-hour period
• Weekend callbacks: $240 per hour, in addition to the call rate
• Travel and lodging covered
• Medical malpractice insurance provided

Schedule

• Approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Schedule includes clinic, operating room, administrative, and call responsibilities
• Clinic sessions:
  • Morning: 8:30 AM 11:30 AM
  • Afternoon: 12:30 PM 3:30 PM
• Approximately eight scheduled patients per half‑day session
• At least one four‑hour administrative session per week
• Two to three major operating‑room days per month
• One to two minor‑case operating‑room days per month
• Schedule may vary depending on assignment length and departmental needs

Call Coverage

• Approximately five to six 24‑hour weekday calls per month
• One to two weekend calls per month
• Weekday call: 7:30 AM 7:30 AM
• Weekend call: Friday at 7:30 AM through Monday at 7:30 AM, shared between physicians
• In‑house during regular weekday hours and home call after hours
• Weekend and holiday call generally taken from home
• Required response time:
  • Within 10 minutes for emergencies
  • Within 30 minutes for non‑emergent emergency‑department consultations
• Certified Nurse Midwives manage routine vaginal deliveries, with the OB/GYN physician providing backup, consultation, and surgical coverage

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient OB/GYN care
• Conduct examinations, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans
• Manage routine and high‑risk obstetric patients within granted privileges
• Provide consultations for the emergency department, inpatient units, and outside facilities
• Support Labor and Delivery, including emergencies and cesarean sections
• Perform gynecologic procedures and surgeries
• Perform minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures
• Manage elective and emergent surgical cases
• Participate in rounding, discharge planning, peer review, and quality‑improvement activities
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, and follow‑up care
• Maintain complete, timely, and accurate electronic medical records
• Follow facility policies, federal requirements, and nationally recognized standards of care

Clinical Environment

• Approximately deliveries annually
• Approximately deliveries per month
• Approximately cesarean sections annually
• Four labor rooms and five postpartum rooms
• Level I nursery
• Level III trauma setting
• Anesthesia coverage available 24/7
• Referral relationships with Maternal‑Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, and Urogynecology specialists
• Collaborative support from physicians, Certified Nurse Midwives, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, nursing assistants, scrub technicians, and medical secretaries

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency
• Minimum of 24 months of recent OB/GYN experience
• Current, valid, unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology preferred or required based on credentialing
• Current BLS or ACLS certification
• Competency in inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency OB/GYN care
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility privileges
• Ability to complete credentialing, background screening, health, and immunization requirements
• Basic computer and electronic health record skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

• Full‑scope OB/GYN participation is required; clinic‑only candidates cannot be accepted
• No on‑campus housing is available
• Local rentals are limited; many locum providers stay in nearby hotels
• Facility equipment, clinical space, required PPE, orientation, and system training are provided