OB/GYN Physician - Federal Contract

OB/GYN Physician

Gallup Indian Medical Center — Gallup, New Mexico | Full-Time (Contract/Locums) | 40-hr week + call rotation

Position Overview

Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC), a 74-bed Level 3 trauma hospital serving the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, is seeking an OB/GYN physician to support full-scope obstetric and gynecologic care for a patient population of over 200,000 Navajo Nation members. GIMC's OB/GYN service handles 300–400 deliveries and 60–70 cesarean sections annually. The department is currently staffed by 3 full-time MDs and 7 CNMs, supplemented by locums coverage; this position may rotate between up to two physicians across the contract period. Clinic-only candidates will not be considered — this role requires full outpatient, inpatient, and OR responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OB/GYN care on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, including full GYN procedures and OB surgical services (including minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures) in the GIMC operating room.
• Staff outpatient clinic sessions (AM 08:30–11:30, PM 12:30–15:30), evaluate patient complaints, formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, and initiate care.
• Cover 2–3 major OR days and 1–2 minor case OR days per month.
• Participate in call coverage: 5–6 weekday 24-hour calls per month (0730–0730, Mon–Thu) and 1–2 weekend calls per month (Fri 0730–Mon 0730), shared with a second physician.
• Respond on-site within 10 minutes for emergencies and 30 minutes for non-emergent ED consults; weekday call requires on-site presence until approximately 1530–1600, with overnight/weekend coverage from home except for specific situations (e.g., TOLAC, high-dose oxytocin) or rounding.
• Maintain at least one 4-hour admin session per week with no clinical duties.
• Provide OB/GYN consultation to other providers as required by medical staff bylaws, and coordinate specialty care to ensure comprehensive patient management.
• Maintain complete, timely documentation in the electronic health record consistent with IHS, TJC, and CMS standards.
• Participate in the GIMC OB/GYN peer review and performance improvement programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 24 months of experience within the OB/GYN specialty (unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer).
• Current, valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine and surgery in a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Current certification by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (if applicable), in good standing.
• Current ACLS or BLS certification.
• Demonstrated competence in inpatient and outpatient surgical care and procedures; ability to obtain and maintain GIMC credentialing/privileging.
• Required immunization documentation: 2 MMR (or positive titer), 2 Varicella (or positive titer), TB testing within 12 months, complete Hepatitis B series (or positive HBsAb titer), current-season flu vaccine, and Tdap/Td within 10 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and demonstrated cultural awareness and respect for American Indian and Alaska Native patients and communities.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a current CV, copies of applicable licenses and board certifications, and three (3) professional references.