An Obstetrician (OB) or Gynecologist (GYN) is a physician who specializes in women's reproductive health and pregnancy. These doctors also treat issues specific to women such as breast cancer, hormonal disorders, and cervical cancer.
Locum Tenens OB/GYN Opportunity near Colorado Springs, CO (ASAP - Ongoing) We are seeking a Board-Certified OB/GYN for a locum tenens position near Colorado Springs, CO. This is an exciting opportunity to provide critical care in both low and high-risk obstetric and gynecological cases, helping to address gaps in the communitys OB/GYN coverage. The assignment begins ASAP and runs through August 2025, offering a blend of clinic-based services and 24-hour call shifts on weekends.
Position Details:
Profession:
OB/GYN Physician Shift Type:
Clinic Monday through Thursday (9 AM - 4:30 PM), Friday (9 AM - 3:30 PM), and 24-hour call shifts (Friday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM).
Weekend Requirements:
Yes, 24-hour weekend call shifts, Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday.
On-Call Requirements:
Yes, 24-hour call including both obstetric and gynecologic emergencies.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive care for both low and high-risk pregnancies , including patients with pre-existing conditions such as twins, diabetes, and toxemia. Perform routine and complicated deliveries, including C-sections, breech presentations, and multiple births . Manage fetal heart rate (FHR) interpretation through non-stress tests (NST), contraction stress tests (CST), and fetal scalp electrodes (FSE). Perform and interpret OB ultrasounds , including Level I/screening (viability) and Level II/targeted (anatomic) ultrasounds. Handle VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) and repair of 3rd and 4th-degree lacerations . Manage office-based minor gynecological procedures such as IUD placement, colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP . Perform surgical gynecology , including laparoscopic diagnostic and minor surgeries (tubal ligations, ovarian cystectomies) and more advanced surgeries (ectopic pregnancy, extensive lysis of adhesions).
Required Certifications and Skills:
ACLS, BLS, NRP
certifications Required. Board Certified OB/GYN Required. Must be licensed to practice in the state of Colorado .
Schedule & Call:
Clinic:
Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday, 9 AM to 3:30 PM.
Call Shifts:
24-hour call on weekends, from Friday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM, with no back-to-back 24-hour shifts.
Call-Back Percentage:
Weekdays 2%, Weekend 5%, OB 20%, GYN 80%.
Additional Details:
Coverage Reason:
Loss of physicians in the community, leading to a need for additional OB/GYN support. This locum tenens position does not involve working at satellite locations. The position is clinic-focused during weekdays and hospital-based during weekend on-call shifts. This opportunity is ideal for OB/GYN physicians looking for a meaningful locum tenens assignment in a community-focused setting. The schedule provides a balanced workload with weekends on-call and weekday clinics.
