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Henderson, Nevada

OB/GYN Physician - Per Diem - Southwest Medical Associates

OB/GYNIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

from $125/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Southwest Medical Associates (SMA), an Optum company, is Nevada’s largest multi-specialty practice, with over 350 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our facilities include 22 medical offices, with 6 urgent cares clinics, 7 Convenient Care Clinics, two lifestyle centers catering to seniors and two outpatient surgery centers.

The practice is fully integrated and includes home health, complex disease management, pharmacy services, medical management and palliative care. SMA is actively engaged in population health management, with an emphasis on outcomes, and offers patients compassionate, innovative and high-quality care throughout Nevada. SMA is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Southwest Medical Associates is seeking an accomplished OB/GYN Physician for our OB/GYN division located in Las Vegas, NV. This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician who wants to remain clinically active while helping to shape the future of OB/GYN care in Southern Nevada.

We have an exciting practice opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN physician at one of our Las Vegas, Nevada clinics.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive women’s health services to the membership through the provision of office services, deliveries and inpatient/outpatient surgical procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health
  • Professionalism, as manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population
  • Systems-based practice, as manifested by actions that demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value
  • Maintain regular office hours during the week, and take primary and back-up calls to support the practice (including weekends and holidays)
  • Attend scheduled departmental and other mandatory meetings and participate on assigned committees
  • Assist with departmental recruitment efforts
  • Demonstrate community involvement to promote department, Southwest Medical and Optum

Advantages of Our Practice Include

  • Monday-Friday office schedule. No clinic schedule on call days
  • Hospital call is off site only. Calls are shared equally
  • Full scope GYN practice with major and minor procedure days
  • Excellent access to GYN-Oncology, Perinatology and NICU physicians
  • Collegial group meetings are scheduled monthly

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Board certified/Board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Must have completed Obstetrics/Gynecology residency program
  • Medical license in Nevada or ability to obtain prior to start of employment
  • DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual skills are a plus
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and basic computer skills are essential

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $125.00 to 186.86 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive women's health services including office visits, deliveries, and inpatient/outpatient surgical procedures. Maintain regular office hours and participate in on-call rotations to support the practice.

Requirements

Must be board certified or eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology and have completed a residency program. A valid Nevada medical license and DEA license are required prior to employment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical PracticeInterpersonal Skills

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,414 active listings.

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

OB/GYN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in ob/gynranked against 840 Ob/gyn listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingNevada index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
OB/GYN listings in Nevada5 active846 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
OB/GYN pay trend−6.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index1,414 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (840 Ob/gyn listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 840 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Living in Henderson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$446k
Typical market rent
$1,806/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
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.