Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Ob/Gyn
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Job Description
. This role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality women's health care within a medical practice setting, supporting patients across prenatal, delivery, and gynecological services.
As a Locum Ob/Gyn physician, you will deliver comprehensive clinical care, including routine and high-risk pregnancy management, gynecologic examinations and procedures, and preventive health services. You will work closely with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive obstetric care, including prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum services
- Perform gynecologic examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and surgical procedures as needed
- Manage high-risk pregnancies and coordinate care with maternal-fetal medicine specialists when necessary
- Deliver babies and provide emergency obstetric care
- Counsel patients on reproductive health, family planning, and preventive care
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient medical records
- Collaborate with nurses, midwives, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient care
- Adhere to clinical guidelines, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits
- Ensure patient safety and maintain high standards of clinical practice
Requirements
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
- Board certification or eligibility in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Valid, unrestricted medical license in the state of New Mexico
- Completion of an accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program
- Strong clinical knowledge of prenatal care, labor and delivery, and gynecologic surgery
- Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and care teams
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered and compassionate care
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
- Preferred: Prior experience in locum tenens or contract-based medical roles
- Preferred: Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
Schedule: 24-hour beeper call shifts, specific dates
Annual Volume: 110 deliveries
Diverse patient population
Duties: OB call and emergency GYN procedures
Must be board-certified
DEA required
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 2.0% 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) |
| Physician listings in New Mexico | 151 active | 22,405 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Mexico Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment151 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| OB/GYN hiring demand | #7 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 308 postings, 192 closed |
| New OB/GYN listings | 309 in the last 30 days | 281 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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