OBGYN Physician

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: 0-3 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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide OB-GYN care for call shifts only

• Manage labor & delivery, including routine and complicated cases

• Perform gynecologic surgical procedures within credentialed scope

• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure patient care continuity

• Maintain detailed and timely charting in Epic