Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Ob/Gyn
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Job Description
This opportunity within the Medical Practice industry offers an excellent chance for an Associate-level physician to provide high-quality women's healthcare on a temporary basis.
As a Locum Ob/Gyn, you will deliver comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care, including prenatal and postpartum management, gynecologic examinations, surgical and non-surgical treatments, and preventive health services. You will work closely with nursing staff, support personnel, and other healthcare providers to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive obstetric care, including prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum services
- Perform gynecologic examinations, diagnoses, and treatment of female reproductive health conditions
- Conduct surgical procedures such as cesarean sections, hysterectomies, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries as needed
- Manage high-risk pregnancies and address complications promptly and effectively
- Counsel patients on family planning, contraception, and reproductive health options
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests, imaging, and laboratory results
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and compliant patient medical records
- Collaborate with nursing staff, midwives, anesthesiologists, and other providers to deliver coordinated care
- Adhere to clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Participate in on-call coverage and emergency response as scheduled
Requirements
- Valid MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Completed residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
- Board certification or eligibility in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Active DEA registration and valid state controlled substance authorization
- Strong clinical judgment and proficiency in obstetric and gynecologic procedures
- Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and electronic health record systems
- Commitment to patient-centered care and cultural sensitivity
- Preferred: Prior locum tenens experience and familiarity with multidisciplinary care teams
Schedule: 7-day blocks of call coverage, 3 days/week clinic coverage
Monthly Census: 10-12 deliveries
Support Staff: Family practice OBs and anesthesia support
EMR: Cerner
Must be board-certified
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
OB/GYN — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $312k (middle half $312k–$312k)101 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| OB/GYN listings in New Mexico | 11 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in New Mexico | 154 active | 22,434 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Mexico physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment154 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| OB/GYN hiring demand | #7 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 308 postings, 192 closed |
| New OB/GYN listings | 287 in the last 30 days | 270 the 30 days before (+6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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