OB/GYN Physician - Shiprock, NM
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Job description
Job Title: OB/GYN Physician
Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Place of Work (City/State): Indian Health Service (IHS) Shiprock, New Mexico
Duration: Base 1 year plus extension
Start Date: Nov 2026
Shift Schedule:
- Regular Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
- Weekday Night Call: 4:30 PM 8:00 AM
- Weekend Call: 24-hour coverage
- On-Call Rotation: Approximately 1 in 3 or 1 in 4
How Many Shifts Needed per Month: Based on facility scheduling and coverage requirements
License: Active, unrestricted medical license from any U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia
Certifications: Board Eligible (BE) or Board Certified (BC) in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Experience Needed: Prior OB/GYN experience with both inpatient and outpatient clinical services preferred
Special Skills Needed:
- Must be able to perform Cesarean sections (C-sections)
- Experience providing both inpatient and outpatient OB/GYN services
- Ability to provide on-call coverage
- Both inpatient and outpatient clinic.
Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient OB/GYN services.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage obstetric and gynecological conditions.
- Perform C-sections and other procedures within the physician s scope of practice.
- Provide scheduled clinic coverage and participate in the required on-call rotation.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and comply with IHS clinical policies and procedures.
Misc:
Position supports IHS Shiprock, NM and requires both inpatient and outpatient coverage, including scheduled call responsibilities.