Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) Physician

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CLFC Healthcare and Communications

Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) Physician

Shiprock, NM
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) Physician

    Location: Shiprock, NM (Navajo Nation, San Juan County)
    Employment Type: Independent Contractor
    Compensation: $165-$225/hour, commensurate with experience and IHS qualifications
    Schedule: Full-time, anticipated 24-month base period with option periods. Inpatient and outpatient coverage including labor and delivery call.

    Position Overview

    CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking two highly experienced OB/GYN Physicians for an IHS medical center in Shiprock, New Mexico, the administrative capital of the Navajo Nation. These positions provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services across both inpatient and outpatient care departments at the primary medical center for the Shiprock Service Unit. The physicians deliver the full scope of OB/GYN care to Navajo women and families, from prenatal care through delivery and postpartum management, along with gynecologic surgery, family planning, and women's health services. Navajo communities face significant maternal health disparities including higher rates of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and limited access to subspecialty maternal-fetal medicine. These positions directly impact maternal and infant outcomes for families who have few other options for OB/GYN care within hundreds of miles.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide comprehensive obstetric care including prenatal visits, high-risk pregnancy management, labor and delivery, cesarean sections, and postpartum care
    • Perform gynecologic evaluations, surgical procedures, and management of conditions including fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian pathology, abnormal uterine bleeding, and cervical dysplasia
    • Manage obstetric emergencies including placental abruption, eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, and emergency cesarean delivery
    • Provide family planning services including contraceptive counseling, IUD and implant placement, and sterilization procedures
    • Perform gynecologic surgeries including hysterectomy (abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic), D&C, LEEP, colposcopy, and other operative procedures
    • Participate in labor and delivery call coverage as part of the OB/GYN department rotation
    • Collaborate with midwifery, pediatrics, anesthesia, and nursing teams for integrated maternal-infant care
    • Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record system (RPMS/EHR)
    • Participate in quality improvement, perinatal safety initiatives, and maternal mortality review

    Required Qualifications

    • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited institution
    • Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
    • Minimum 5 years of post-residency clinical practice in OB/GYN with active surgical privileges
    • Demonstrated high-volume obstetric experience including management of high-risk pregnancies
    • Proficiency in cesarean section, operative vaginal delivery, gynecologic laparoscopy, and hysterectomy
    • Active, unrestricted medical license in New Mexico (or eligible for NM licensure within 60 days)
    • Current DEA registration
    • Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications
    • Ability to pass a federal background investigation
    • U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Prior experience working in Indian Health Service, tribal health, or federally qualified health centers
    • Experience practicing in rural or frontier healthcare settings with limited subspecialty backup
    • Experience managing obstetric patients in facilities without on-site maternal-fetal medicine or NICU (requires clinical judgment for appropriate transfer decisions)
    • Cultural competency training or demonstrated experience providing healthcare to Native American communities
    • Fellowship training or advanced skills in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
    • Experience with IHS RPMS electronic health record system
    • ABOG certification maintained continuously with MOC completion
    • Experience with telemedicine consultation for maternal-fetal medicine cases
    • Familiarity with IHS credentialing and privileging processes

    About CLFC Healthcare & Communications

    CLF Consultants LLC (DBA: CLFC Healthcare & Communications) is a Small Disadvantaged Business providing specialized healthcare staffing to federal agencies nationwide, deploying over 500 healthcare professionals to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Indian Health Service, and Department of Homeland Security.

    CLFC Healthcare & Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.