Obstetrics & Gynecologist
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Id: L-MD-260904-66054
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Hobbs, NM
- Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: Jan 01, 2027 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 10a & 1p – 3p (clinic)
- On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 7a – 7a daily (Mon-Sun)
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Response Time: 20 minutes
- Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
Patient Information
Average Daily Volume: 12-13 patients/day
Facility Information
- EMR System: Epic
- Support Staff: MAs: 2, PA/NPs: 1-2
Privileges & Compliance
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
Job Requirements
- Board: BC required
- Licenses: Licensed in NM
- DEA: Required
- Certifications: BLS
- Experience: Independent practice experience required
- Other Qualifications: Proficiency in Epic EMR
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care in outpatient clinic setting.
- Manage inpatient deliveries and obstetrical emergencies.
- Perform on-call duties for 24-hour coverage including weekends.
- Collaborate with hospital staff and maintain patient records in Epic EMR.
- Work independently with minimal supervision in a low-volume practice.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care in both outpatient clinic and inpatient settings. Manage obstetrical emergencies and perform 24-hour on-call duties as required.
Requirements
Must be a Board Certified Physician with a valid New Mexico medical license and BLS certification. Independent practice experience and proficiency in Epic EMR are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
OB/GYN — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in ob/gyn | ranked against 840 Ob/gyn listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $434k (middle half $373k–$780k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in New Mexico | 156 active | 22,641 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Hobbs
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $251k
- Typical market rent
- $1,373/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.