OB/GYN Per Diem Physician-Flagstaff, AZ (Elk Ridge)

OB/GYNNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

starting at $161 /hr

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Job Description

Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration

Meet Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona

Elk Ridge is seeking an experienced Part-Time or Per Diem OB/GYN Physician for hospital call coverage to join our dynamic OB/GYN team, where you will practice medicine at the top of your scope while making a meaningful impact on an underserved community

As a per diem OB/GYN physician you will be practicing for Elk Ridge at Flagstaff Medical Center, you’ll collaborate with a supportive, cohesive team of dedicated providers in a culture built on trust, inclusivity, and shared excellence. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse and often complex patient population—creating a rewarding clinical environment where your expertise truly matters.

This flexible opportunity allows providers to live anywhere in Arizona while contributing to a thriving, mission-driven program and enjoying Flagstaff’s year-round outdoor recreation, vibrant community, and stunning natural beauty.

Love where you work. Join a team where collaboration is real, growth is encouraged, and your impact is felt every day.

What We Offer

  • An average of 80 deliveries per month
  • Deliveries take place at a Level II Trauma Center just 2 miles from our out-patient clinic
  • 1 in 5 hospital call with partial midwife support
  • C-section rate is less than 20%
  • Only practice in the region offering TOLAC
  • GYN Surgeries including robotic surgeries

Compensation & Benefits

  • Generous hourly rate starting at $161.53.
  • Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
  • Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules
  • AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices
  • To join our clinical team, you need the following qualifications:
  • Have earned an MD or DO degree and completed an OBGYN residency
  • Board eligible or board certified
  • Have an unrestricted Arizona License and DEA
  • Approval to hospital medical staff for OB deliveries and GYN Surgeries
  • Have a preference for or experience in an FQHC, CHC patient population
  • For more information, contact providerrecruiting@elkridge.org

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.

Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.

All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i. e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).

All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. El Rio Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide OB/GYN hospital call coverage and perform deliveries at Flagstaff Medical Center. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree with completion of an OB/GYN residency and be board eligible or certified. Requires an unrestricted Arizona medical license, DEA registration, and the ability to obtain hospital medical staff privileges.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

ObstetricsGynecologyRobotic surgeryClinical carePatient careMedical documentationEpic EMR

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OB/GYN Per Diem Physician-Flagstaff, AZ (Elk Ridge) at El Rio Community Health Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 793 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

El Rio Community Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 49 active listings.

Of the 34 active OB/GYN listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 50% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

OB/GYN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in ob/gynranked against 793 Ob/gyn listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOB/GYN median $339k (middle half $312k–$400k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
OB/GYN listings in Arizona24 active794 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 9% remote · 50% no call · 35% no weekends34 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 7% offer loan repayment500 active listings, Oct 2026
OB/GYN pay trend−8.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
El Rio Community Health Centersilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index49 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (793 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.

Top contract/1099 OB/GYN Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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3
$465k-535k

Annual compensation range

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 793 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
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About El Rio Community Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Tucson, Arizona
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Insurance
Tail Coverage
Flexible Schedule
AI Scribes
Epic Support
Dragon Speak Dictation

Living in Flagstaff

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$640k
Typical market rent
$2,128/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Flagstaff, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.