Obstetrics & Gynecologist
4 days ago
Las Cruces
Job DescriptionJOB OVERVIEW • Job Id: L-MD-00713, • Profession: Physician, • Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology, • Job Type: Locum Tenens, • Location: Las Cruces, NM 88011, • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient, • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call, • Coverage Period: Dec 01, 2026 – Ongoing, • Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p, • On-Call Shift Schedule: Evenings (Mon – Fri) and Weekends, • Call Type: Beeper, • Call Response Time: 20 minutes, • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage PATIENT INFORMATION • Average Daily Volume: 20-25 in clinic, • Rounding: Both FACILITY INFORMATION • EMR System: Athena, • Specialty Backup Available: FM-OB attendings, CNM support, • Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2 PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes, • Temporary Privileges Available: No REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Required, • Low risk pregnancy, • High risk pregnancy, • FHR interpretation - NST/CST/FSE, • OB Ultrasounds - Performance of, interpretation, • Level I/Screening (viability), • Routine delivery, • Vaginal, • Low forceps, • Decision-making for c-section, • Complicated delivery, • C-section, • Breech, • Multiple births, • Abruptions, • VBAC's, • Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations, • Surgical gynecology (Open, Laparoscopic diagnostic/minor only - tubal ligation, LOA's, chronal tubation, Operative/major (includes diagnostic) - ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOA's), • Preferred, • Office/minor gynecology - IUD, Cystoscopy, Colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP, etc. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Board: BC required (Eligible), • Licenses: None. NM license preferred, • Certifications: BLS, ACLS Duties & Responsibilities • Provide outpatient clinic coverage (M-F 8a-5p), • Provide inpatient call coverage (evenings and weekends), • Perform elective Cesarean sections and other surgical procedures, • Collaborate with APPs and FM-OB attendings in patient care, • Manage high-risk pregnancies and obstetrical emergencies